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TOILET FLUSH = 5 TO 7 GALLONS
SHOWER = 25 TO 50 GALLONS
HANDWASHING = 2 GALLONS WITH RUNNING TAP
TOOTHBRUSHING = 2 GALLONS WITH RUNNING TAP
OUTDOOR WATERING = 5 TO 10 GALLONS PER MINUTE
AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER = 10 GALLONS
DISHWASHING BY HAND = 20 GALLONS
TUB BATH = 36 GALLONS
To save on some of these water uses everyday:
-Use brooms to sweep the sidewalk, not a water hose.
-Position sprinklers so they only water the lawn, not the sidewalk.
-Toilets are the biggest water-wasters. Low-flush or air-assisted toilets cut toilet water up to 90%, or put a brick in your tank!
-Turn off water while you are brushing your teeth, washing your hands or even scraping dishes.
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