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WATER CONSERVATION
Inside the House
| ACTIVITY | STANDARD METHOD GALLONS USED | WATER SAVING METHOD GALLONS USED |
| Toilet flushing | 5-7 gallons per flush | I 1/2 - 3 1/2 gallons per flush |
| Shower (water running) | 7- 10 gallons per minute | 2- 4 gallons per minute |
| Bath (full tub) | 36- 50 gallons (conventional) | 30-40 gallons (conventional) |
| Laundry Machine(full load) | As much as 60 gallons (top loader) | As much as 42 gallons (top loader) Approximately 25 gallons (front loader) |
| Dishwasher | 15 gallons normal load | 7 1/2- 10 gallons normal load |
| Dishwashing by Hand | 30 gallons tap running | 10- 20 gallons w/ stopper in sink |
| Shaving | 20 gallons tap running | I -2 gallons water in sink |
| Brushing Teeth | 10 gallons tap running | I -2 pints water in cup or glass |
| Washing Hands | 2 gallons tap running | I -2 gallons tap running |
During hot, dry conditions, general water consumption for bathing, laundry, and overall water usage increases.
| ACTIVITY / PER PERSON ONE TIME EACH DAY |
GALLONS USED (no water saving devices) |
COMMENTS |
| BATH | 36-50 GAL | |
| SHOWER (WATER RUNNING) | 7-10 GAL. PER MINUTE. |
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| LAUNDRY | 60 GAL. (Top Loader - Full Load) |
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Outside the House
During dry conditions, customers generally water lawns and gardens more frequently. Also, usage due to washing cars, home maintenance, pools or playing in sprinklers, and general outside activities increases.
| HOSE SIZE | LBS. PRESSURE PER SQ. INCH | TIME | GALLONS USED |
| 1/2 inch | 60 | 1 hour | 630 |
| 5/8 inch | 60 | 1 hour | 1,020 |
| 3/4 inch | 60 | 1 hour | 1,860 |