A family of four uses about 320 gallons of water a day or 116,800 gallons a year, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Approximate amounts of water required for typical household activities:
|
Activity |
Water |
|---|---|
|
Laundry |
20-45G/load |
|
Shower |
20-30G/shower |
|
Tub Bath |
30-40G/bath |
|
Dishwasher |
15-30G/load |
|
Toilet |
3-7G/flush |
|
Drinking Water |
1-2 quarts/day/person |
|
Garbage disposal |
5G/minute |
|
Car Washing |
5G/minute |
5 Tips To Save Water:
- Take short showers.
- Install landscape irrigation and replace lawns with drought-tolerant plants.
- Don’t leave water running unnecessarily.
- Wash full load of laundry and dishes.
- Fix all leaks, inside and out.