Refers to water withdrawals plus or minus water transfers. In most areas, the net water use and water withdrawals are equal. However, in areas involved in water transfers (imports and exports), the net water use represents the actual amount of water used regardless of the amount of water actually withdrawn. Sometimes used interchangeably with Net Water Demand.
NET WATER USE
Meaning of NET WATER USE in English
Environmental engineering English vocabulary. Английский словарь экологического инжиниринга. 2012