Where Does All the Water Go? What Can You Do to Conserve Water?

Posted May 2nd, 2007 by Craig Woolheater

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?

Where does all the water go?

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

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