Personal Water Use 

Name__________________________________________________ 

For each water use, write the estimated number of gallons used. Keep track of your water use for each day, for a week. At the end of the week you will be asked to figure out your average daily use. 

Water Uses	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
shower/bath
flushing toilet
brushing teeth
drinking water
washing hands
washing clothes
washing dishes
dishwasher
outdoor watering
Daily Total

Average water amounts for each use: 
shower/bath ~ 5 gallons/minute  washing dishes ~ 30 gallons (water running) 
flushing toilet ~5 gallons/flush brushing teeth ~ 2 gallons (water running) 
drinking water ~ 1/8 gallon/cup of water  washing hands ~ 2 gallons (water running) 
dishwasher ~ 20 gallons ( number in household) 
washing clothes ~ 40 gallons/load ( number in household) 
outdoor watering about 8 gallons/minute ( number in household) 

To find daily average water use: Add Daily Totals  5 = average gallons/day 

____________  5 = ____________ average gallons/day 

Monthly Water Use Average Before Conservation Methods _____________ 

Monthly Water Use Average After Conservation Methods_____________ 

Total Water Conservation_____________ 

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