Shower

25-50 Gallons

Water running

(5 gallons per min) 

2.5 Gallons per min. or less

Low flow showerhead

Brushing Teeth

10 Gallons

Tap running

(3 gallons per min) 

½ -1 Gallon

Wet brush, rinse briefly

Tub Bath

36 Gallons

Full tub

(3 gallons per min) 

10-12 Gallons

Minimal water level

Shaving

20 Gallons

Tap running

(3 gallons per min) 

1 Gallon

Fill basin

Washing Hands

2 Gallons

Tap running

(3 gallons per min) 

1 Gallon

Fill basin

Toilet Flushing

4-7 Gallons

Standard toilet

1.6 Gallons

Low consumption toilet

Dishwashing

30 Gallons

Tap running

 (3 gallons per min)

5 Gallons

Wash and rinse

Automatic Dishwasher

16 Gallons

Full cycle per load

7 Gallons

Short cycle per load

Washing Machine

50-60 Gallons

Standard per load

20-25 Gallons

Water efficient per load

Outdoor Watering

10 Gallons (per min.)

Average hose

Lowest Priority

Minimize/Eliminate