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.