Water Usage/Conservation Information
There are many ways to conserve water. Listed below are some daily activities and the water usage associated with these activities, as well as problems that can result in a loss of water. Being aware of these usages can help you conserve water in your home.
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WATER USAGE/PROBLEM |
GPM |
Gallons Per Month |
|---|---|---|
|
Drip Irrigation |
1 GPM |
43,200 |
|
Dripping Faucet |
1/4 GPM |
10,800 |
|
Leaking Toilet |
1/2 GPM |
21,600 |
|
Watering Garden for 2 hours |
5 GPM |
18,000 |
|
Stuck Ice Maker |
2 GPM |
86,400 |
|
Stuck Check Valve in Washing Machine (30 minutes) |
8 GPM |
240 |
|
Stuck Float in Watering Trough |
5 GPM |
216,000 |
|
BROKEN SERVICE LINE |
GPM |
Gallons Per Month |
|---|---|---|
|
1 Night |
15 GPM |
8,100 |
|
1 Day |
15 GPM |
21,600 |
|
1 Week |
15 GPM |
151,200 |
|
Month |
15 GPM |
648,000 |
|
DAILY ACTIVITIES |
WATER USAGE |
|---|---|
|
1 Bath |
42 Gallons |
|
30 Baths |
1,260 Gallons |
|
1 Shower |
17 Gallons |
|
30 Showers |
510 Gallons |
|
Washing 1 Load of Clothes |
45 Gallons |
|
Washing 20 Loads of Clothes |
900 Gallons |
|
Flushing a Toilet |
3 Gallons |
|
15 Flushes Per Day |
900 Gallons/Month |