|
| Normal Use
| Conservation Use |
| SHOWER
| Water running 25 gallons
| Wet down, soap up, rinse off
4 gallons
|
| BRUSHING OF TEETH
| Tap running
10 gallons
| Wet toothbrush, rinse briefly
½ gallon
|
| TUB BATH
| Full
36 gallons
| Minimal water level
10 to 12 gallons
|
| SHAVING
| Tap running
20 gallons
| Fill wash bowl
1 gallon
|
| DISHWASHING
| Tap running
30 gallons
| Wash and rinse in sink or dishpans
5 gallons
|
| AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER
| Full cycle
16 gallons
| Short cycle
7 gallons
|
| WASHING HANDS
| Tap running
2 gallons
| Fill wash bowl
1 gallon
|
| TOILET FLUSHING
| Depending on tank size
5 to 7 gallons
| Don't use to dispose of gum wrappers, tissues, or any other small scraps!
|
| WASHING MACHINE
| Full cycle, top water level
60 gallons
| Short cycle, minimal water level
27 gallons
|
| OUTDOOR WATERING
| Average hose
10 gallons per minute
| Lowest priority - Eliminate
|
| FAUCET
|
| Check for leaks. Even a slow drip can waste a lot of water each day
|
| CAR WASHING
| Hose
| Use a bucket of water to wash and rinse the car.
|
| DRINKING WATER
| Tap running
| Keep a jug of water in the refrigerator. |
