Household Water Use

If you have an automatic sprinkler system, it is most likely the largest water user in your home. Below are national averages on other household water uses:

Washing machine 40.9 gallons per load
Shower 2.2 gallons per minute
Bath tub 24 gallons
Dishwasher 9.3 gallons per load
Toilet (not low flow) 3.61 gallons per flush
Low flow toilet 1.54 gallons per flush
Leaking toilet 30 to 500 gallons per day
Faucet 1.3 gallons per minute
Leaking Faucet 192 gallons per month
Standard garden hose 10 gallons a minute
[Source: h2ouse.org]

Remember, using less water can save you money. Indoors and outdoors, use water wisely. Always fix leaky faucets or toilets quickly.

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