acre-foot
noun
: the volume (as of irrigation water) that would cover one acre to a depth of one foot
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An acre-foot of water is approximately enough to cover a football field in water and is generally considered the annual water use of two to four families.
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Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
During the cool water releases in 2024, nearly 900,000 acre-feet of water bypassed the generators, costing $19 million in replacement energy costs, according to the Bureau of Reclamation.
—Dorany Pineda, Fortune, 27 May 2026
During the cool water releases in 2024, nearly 900,000 acre-feet of water bypassed the generators, costing $19 million in replacement energy costs, according to the Bureau of Reclamation.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
The coalition’s plan says the region can secure up to 2 million acre-feet of local water per year.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
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Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
During the cool water releases in 2024, nearly 900,000 acre-feet of water bypassed the generators, costing $19 million in replacement energy costs, according to the Bureau of Reclamation.
—Dorany Pineda, Fortune, 27 May 2026
During the cool water releases in 2024, nearly 900,000 acre-feet of water bypassed the generators, costing $19 million in replacement energy costs, according to the Bureau of Reclamation.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
The coalition’s plan says the region can secure up to 2 million acre-feet of local water per year.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
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“Acre-foot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acre-foot. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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