HOW MUCH WATER DO WE USE?

A LOT!

Ways You can Save Water

Every Drop Counts

Each American uses an average of 100 gallons of water every day

Higher demand and a growing population puts stress on water supplies

Conserving water canPreserve supplies for the futureSave moneyProtect the environment

Household Water Use

ToiletClothes WasherShowerFaucetLeaksOther

Water Use in the Bathroom Many old toilets use 3-7 gallons of water

per flush Leaky toilets can waste 200 gallons of

water each day Faucets run at about 2 gallons of water

per minute

Other Water Use in the Home Traditional washing machines use 27-54

gallons of water per load Washing dishes at the sink with the

faucet on can use 20 gallons

Ways to Save Water Install new toilets which use 75 percent less

water. Repair leaks. Turn off the faucet while you brush your teeth

and save 200 gallons of water per month. Use a high-efficiency washing machine. When washing dishes at the sink, fill the sink

and turn off the faucet. Do not rinse dishes before washing in a

dishwasher.