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 Fresh wather abstraction (Series 2011) ( m³)
Characteristic Description
Name Fresh wather abstraction (Series 2011) ( m³) by Geographic localization (NUTS - 2013) and Water source; Annual
Regularity Annual
Source Statistics Portugal, ERSAR, ERSARA, DREM, Urban public systems of water services / physical and operational components
First available period 2011
Last available period 2021
Dimensions
  • Data reference period
  • Geographic localization (NUTS - 2013)
  • Water source
Concepts
  • URBAN PUBLIC SYSTEMS OF WATER SERVICES:  Water supply and/or wastewater sanitation systems intended to serve population, normally installed on public roads or areas, on lands of the associated management entity or of others, which use is of public interest.
  • REFERENCE PERIOD:  The length of time for which data are collected, e.g. a specific day, month or year.
  • ABSTRACTION OF WATER:  The abstraction of water is deemed to be the use of quantities of surface or underground water withdrawn from water resources by any means, irrespective of the end use reserved for the same. Water can be abstracted for the following uses, with or without containment: a) Human consumption; b) Irrigation; c) Industrial activity; d) Electricity generation; e) Recreational or leisure activities.
Measure unit (symbol) Cubic metre (m³)
Power of 10  0
Observations
Last update date 18/11/2023


information presented in 17/5/2024