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Inefficient Use |
Efficient Use |
| Shower |
Older style showerheads, 8 minutes: 24-40 gallons |
2 gallon-per-minute low flow showerheads, 5 minutes: 10 gallons |
| Brushing Teeth |
Tap running: 2-5 gallons |
Wet brush, rinse: 1/8 gallon |
| Bath tub |
Full tub: 36 gallons |
Minimal water level: 10 gallons |
| Shaving |
Tap running: 5-15 gallons |
Tap off, quick rinse: 2 gallons |
| Washing Dishes |
Tap running: 25 gallons |
Tap off while washing, sink 1/2 full, w/ rinse bowl: 5 gallons |
| Car Washing |
Tap running: 50-100 gallons |
Bucket/hose rinse, shut off nozzle: 10 gallons |
| Washing Hands |
Tap running: 2-3 gallons |
Tap off while washing: 1/4 gallons |
| Toilet Flushing |
Older style tank: 3-7 gallons |
Ultra low-flush toilet: 1.6 gallons |
| Washing Machine |
Older Style: 40 gallons |
Efficient: 25 gallons |
| Automatic Dishwasher |
Full Cycle: 25 gallons |
Short Cycle: 12 gallons |