Where Does All the Water Go? What Can You Do to Conserve Water?
What amount of water is used by the performing of normal, everyday tasks?
What can you do to conserve water and help save the environment?
One extra long shower using 5 gallons per minute: 75 gallons
Hand-washing dishes throughout the day, water running: 25 gallons
Brushing teeth, water running at 2 gallons per minute (don’t forget to floss): 3 gallons
Washing hands: 2.5 gallons
Flushing toilet: 1.5 gallons to 7 gallons (!) per flush
Load of laundry in a top loading washer: 40-50 gallons
Dog Water Bowl: 2 quarts per day
— Building Green With Kevin
