ACTIVITY

# OF TIMES

CIRCUMSTANCES

WATER USED

TOTAL

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toilet

4 flushes/day

ULV toilet

1.6 gal./flush

6 gal.

conventional toilet

3.5 - 7 gal/flush

14 - 28 gal.

shower

5 min. once/day

low-flow showerhead

2.5 gal/minute

12 gal.

conventional showerhead

3 - 8 gal/minute

15 - 40 gal.

bath

once/day

tub 1/4 to 1/3 full

9 - 12 gal.

9 - 12 gal.

full tub

30 - 45 gal.

30 - 45 gal.

shaving

once/day

1 full basin

1 gal.

1 gal.

open tap

5 -10 gal.

5 -10 gal.

brushing teeth

twice/day

brush and rinse

1/4 - 1/2 gal.

1/2 - 1 gal.

open tap

2 - 5 gal.

4 - 10 gal.

hand washing

twice/day

1 full basin

1 gal.

2 gal.

2 gal.

4 gal.

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cooking

washing
produce

1 full kitchen basin

1 - 2 gal.

1 - 2 gal.

open tap

5 - 10 gal.

5 - 10 gal.

dishwasher

once/day full load

short cycle

8 - 13 gal.

8 - 13 gal.

standard cycle

10 - 15 gal.

10 - 15 gal.

dishwashing by hand

once/day

full basin/wash & rinse

5 gal.

5 gal.

open tap

30 gal.

30 gal.

laundry

once/3 days

front-loader (h-axis)

18 -20 gal.

18 -20 gal.

car washing

twice/month

5 full, 2 gal. buckets

10 gal/wash

20 gal.

hose w/shut-off nozzle

50 gal/wash

100 gal.

lawn watering

Kentucky bluegrass will need 1/2" - 3/4" of water every 3rd day*
Turf-type tall fescue will need 1/2" - 3/4" of water twice a week*
Buffalo grass will need 1/2" - 3/4" every other week*
         *during hot, dry spells