Midwestern Ethanol Industrial Processes Use Much Less Water Than That Used In Western Plants

Wednesday, April 15, 2009 - 07:21 in Mathematics & Economics

Ethanol production in Minnesota and Iowa uses far less water overall than similar processes in states where water is less plentiful, a new study shows. Iowa uses 6 gallons of water to make one gallon of ethanol -- California uses 2,100 gallons.

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