Acre Foot

The volume of water required to cover one acre of land to a depth of one foot is measured in acre-foots, which is equivalent to 43,560 cubic feet, or roughly 1,233 cubic meters. This assessment is essential in Jamaica to provide effective resource management by planning water needs in large-scale agricultural and real development projects. The acre-foot is used globally in urban planning, agriculture, and reservoir water management to enable balanced water consumption across diverse developments.