Water in Your Food

Water in Your Food

What you eat makes up at least one-half of your total water footprint, thanks to the large volume of “virtual water” needed to grow and produce your food. Some simple dietary changes can save a lot.

Food’s Big Water Footprint

The Water Footprint of Food Guide

The 900 Gallon Diet:
Meat, Portion Size and
Water Footprints

Why All Farms Don’t Use
Drip Irrigation

The Water Footprint of Beef: Industrial vs Pasture-Raised

Water Friendly Food Choices

The Water Footprint of Food Guide: Methodology

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