Water Conservation


Water, Use it Wisely

How much water do we use?

 Activity Gallons Used
 Shower 20-50 (5-10/min)
 Tub Bath
 36 (Full)
 Toilet Flushing
 5-7 (per flush)
 Tooth Brushing
 2 (tap running)
 Hand Washing
 2 (tap running)
 Shaving 3-5 (tap running)
 Dish Washing
 20 (tap running)
 Automatic Dishwasher
 10-15 (Full cycle)
 Clothes Washer
 30-60 (Full cycle)
 Outdoor Watering
 5-10 (per minute)

US EPA “WaterSense” web site: http://www.epa.gov/watersense/index.html

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