Standard Water Usage
Inside the Home
Running the Tap……………2-5 gallons per minute
Taking a Shower…………...2-7 gallons per minute
Taking a Bath………………20 to 60 gallons per Bath
Washing a full load of clothes……24 to 40 gp Load
Flushing the Toilet………………..1.28 to 7 gp Flush
Running an automatic Dishwasher…..10 to 20 gp Load
Outside the Home
Running the Hose…………….5 to 10 gpm
Watering 1,000 square feet of grass
In Summer ………………….850 gallons per week
In Fall ………………………400 gallons per week
Watering 1,000 square feet of Shrubs
In Summer ………………… 450 gpw
In Fall ………………………200 gpw
Watering a mature fruit tree (15’ canopy)
In Summer ………………….131 gpw
In Fall ……………………….41 gpw
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