Water and Watts: MISSISSIPPI

This fact sheet outlines the interdependence of energy and water resources in Mississippi, highlighting the water requirements of thermoelectric power plants and the energy costs associated with water heating and treatment. It proposes several policy priorities to improve efficiency and resource management.

• In Mississippi, thermoelectric power plants account for 10% of freshwater withdrawals to satisfy cooling needs, with a consumption rate of approximately 1 gallon for every 2 kWh of electricity produced.
• Water-related activities represent a significant portion of energy costs: water heating can make up roughly 25% of a residential energy bill, while municipal energy costs are approximately 30% attributed to water and wastewater treatment.
• The adoption of WaterSense labeled high-efficiency toilets and faucets by 10% of Mississippi homes would result in combined savings of $10 million, split as $7 million in water bills and $3 million in energy bills.

APA

World Resources Institute (2009). Water and Watts: MISSISSIPPI. https://wriorg.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/pdf/southeast_water_and_watts_ms.pdf

Chicago

World Resources Institute. Water and Watts: MISSISSIPPI. 2009. https://wriorg.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/pdf/southeast_water_and_watts_ms.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{worldresourcesinstitute2009water, author = {{World Resources Institute}}, title = {{Water and Watts: MISSISSIPPI}}, institution = {World Resources Institute}, year = {2009}, month = apr, url = {https://wriorg.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/pdf/southeast_water_and_watts_ms.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }