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Understanding where and how much water we use is the first step in beginning to conserve one of our most precious resources. This simple home water check-up will allow you to track your household consumption, both indoors and outdoors. After calculating your water use patterns, you can begin conserving in ways that work best with your lifestyle.
How many times each day does each household member use faucets to shave,
brush teeth, wash hands and face, etc.? (3 is average)
The average dishwasher uses 15 gallons of water per load. Change this number
if yours is different.
The average top loading washing machine uses 43 gallons of water per load, change this number if yours is different.
How many minutes on average do you use your outdoor water spigot per week?
(Usage is 2 gallons per minute).
** All calculations are rounded to the gallon
Disclaimer: Information provided by the Water Use Calculator are estimates only and may not reflect actual usage at your location. Estimated usage is based on industry average and user input and may not accurately reflect individual location use and/or practice.
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