Much of the water "consumed" in our daily activities is wasted. Taps are left running while we brush our teeth.
Dishwashers and laundry machines are operated without full loads. Everywhere we use water there can be room for improvement.
- A leaky faucet (slow drip) uses approximately 15.4 gallons/day, which will increase your 90 day water bill by approximately $10.00.
- A leaky faucet (steady drip) uses approximately 25 gallons/day, which will increase your 90 day water bill by approximately $17.00.
- A leaky faucet (stream) uses 25 gallons/day, which will increase your 90 day water bill by approximately $60.00.
- A running toilet (steady) uses approximately 550 gallons/day, which will increase your 90 day water bill by approximately $350.00.
Based on our meter readings, the daily average household water usage in the Town of Erinis 165.10 gallons/day. The table below gives the approximate usage for common daily activities. Leaking faucets, toilets and other fixtures can increase your consumption amounts dramatically. Check for leaks and fix them as soon as possible.
Check for leaky toilet by putting a few drops of food colouring in the tank, in a few minutes check to see if the water in the bowl changes colour, this will indicate a leak.
| Activity |
Typical Usage |
Water Saving Tips |
| Showering |
25-50 Gallons (5 gal/min) |
install low-flow showerhead |
| Tub Bathing |
35 gallons full |
low level (10 - 12 gallons) |
| Toilet Flushing |
6-7 gallons |
toilet dam |
| Teeth Brushing |
2 gallons (tap running) |
wet brush rinse briefly |
| Handwashing |
2 gallons (tap running) |
fill basin rinse briefly |
| Shaving |
3-5 gallons tap running |
fill basin rinse (1 gallon) |
| Dishwashing |
10-15 gallons |
wash, rinse in sink |
| Dishwasher |
25 gallons |
do only full loads |
| Clothes Washer |
36-60 gallons full cycle |
do only full loads |
| Outdoor watering |
5-10 gallons per minute |
use discretion |
| Washing car |
20-30 gallons |
use discretion |
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Water Saving Tips for Indoors
Lawn Watering Tips