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Job Descriptions

 

   If Everyone Saves A Little, We Can All Save A Lot!

 

      WATER USE

 

                                                        Normal Use                Conservation Use

 Shower

(5 gallons per min.)

25-50 Gallons

Water running

 

2.5 Gallons per min. or less

Low flow showerhead

Brushing Teeth

(3 gallons per min.)

10 Gallons

Tap running

 

½ -1 Gallon

Wet brush, rinse briefly

 

Tub Bath

(3 gallons per min.)

36 Gallons

Full tub

 

10-12 Gallons

Minimal water level

 

Shaving

(3 gallons per min.)

20 Gallons

Tap running

 

1 Gallon

Fill basin

 

Washing Hands

(3 gallons per min.)

2 Gallons

Tap running

 

1 Gallon

Fill basin

 

Toilet Flushing

4-7 Gallons

Standard toilet

 

1.6 Gallons

Low consumption toilet

 

Dishwashing

(3 gallons per min.)

30 Gallons

Tap running

 

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

 

 



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