Costly Water Guzzlers Around Your Home
The list below shows just how much water you could be using in your home. It may surprise you!
Bath: | 40 gallons |
5-minute shower: | 10 gallons |
5-minute power shower: | 20 gallons |
Brushing your teeth with the tap running: | 2 gallons/min |
Brushing your teeth with the tap off: | .25 gallon |
One toilet flush: | 3 gallons |
Other kitchen water usage (Including drinking, cooking, etc.): | 7 gallons |
Washing machine, one load: | 40 gallons |
Basic Dishwasher, one load:
High-efficiency Dishwasher, one load: |
10 gallons
4 gallons |
Car Washing with a bucket: | 3 gallons |
Outdoor Hose/Sprinkler: | 140 gallons/hour |
Do these numbers seem shocking to you? Though they may seem high, think of the amount of people who complete these water-using tasks each day. Now, that’s a lot of water!
If you’re interested in learning how to save more water in your home, call us at (702) 382-2478. We offer a variety of water-saving tools and tips for the home.