Water Usage TipsPrint

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:

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:

1. Take short showers
2. Install landscape irrigation and replace lawns with drought-tolerant plants
3. Don't leave water running unnecessarily
4. Wash full load of laundry and dishes
5. Fix all leaks, inside and out