2007 Reading Project

Saving Water

  Activity Normal Use Conservation Use
1. Shower Water running 25 gallons Wet down, soap up, rinse off 4 gallons
2. Brushing Teeth Water running 10 gallons Wet brush, rinse briefly 1/2 gallon
3. Tub Bath Full 36 gallons Minimal water level 10 to 12 gallons
4. Shaving Water running 20 gallons Fill basin 1 gallon
5. Dishwashing Water running 30 gallons Wash and rinse in dishpans or sinks 5 gallons
6. Automatic Dishwashing Full cycle 16 gallons Short cycle 7 gallons
7. Hand Washing Water running 2 gallons Fill basin 1 gallon
8. Toilet Flushing Standard models 5 to 7 gallons With tank displacement bottles 4 to 6 gallons. With new models (do not use replacement bottles) 1/2 to 1.5 gallons
9. Washing Machine Full cycle, top water level 60 gallons Short cycle, minimal water level 27 gallons
Last Modified: 09/01/09 at 03:34:13 PM