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Water Conservation Chart
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Water Use
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Water Amounts
(No Conservation) |
Conservation Methods
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Water Amounts
(With Conservation) |
| shower/bath |
~ 5 gallons/minute or 25 gallons for
5 minutes
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install low flow shower head; wet &
soap, rinse off
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~ 5-10 gallons for quick shower
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flushing toilet |
~ 5 gallons/flush
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use tank displacement. flush less frequently
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~ 203 gallons/flush
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| brushing teeth |
~ 2 gallons (water running)
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use glass to wet brush and rinse
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1 pint
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| washing hands |
~ 2 gallons (water running)
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wet hands, turn off water, lather, rinse
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1 quart
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| washing clothes |
~ 40 gallons/load (top water level)
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use minimum water level
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25 gallons
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| washing dishes |
~ 30 gallons/load (full cycle)
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wash, rinse in tub
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5 gallons
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| dishwasher |
~ 20 gallons/load (full cycle)
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use short cycle
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7 gallons
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| outdoor washing |
~ 8 gallons/minute
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water less, use xeriscape techniques,
water betwen 8 pm and 6 am
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