He said that the Colorado River was already over-allocated to downstream users, and that demand would only grow.

I get hollered at by the downstream users for my conservation practices.

When watersheds are stripped and paved over, downstream users must pay for water filtering and washed-out bridges and roads.

Most of the world's rivers are fed from mountain sources, with snow acting as a storage mechanism for downstream users.

This resulted in the drying out of streams and rivers before they reached downstream users and sparked conflict over how much water could be allotted to whom.

Tensions exist between upstream and downstream users of water within individual jurisdictions.

(212) So while a contract may suffice to block unwanted activity by the immediate customer, it may not prevent such activity by downstream users.

In some cases downstream users may have to close their intakes, and anglers may be appalled at the sight of dead fish.

Each container that contains a hazardous chemical must be labeled by the manufacturer or distributor before it is sent to downstream users.

The hardware is in place, operating rules have been developed and environmental factors and impacts on downstream users have been considered.