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Conserving WaterHome Water Use Audit

Household UseMore than 70% of indoor use occurs in the

bathroom, and more than 20% occurs in the kitchen and laundry room

Average UseShower 25-50 gallons (5-10 gal/min.)

Tub/Bath 36 gallons full

Toilet Flush 5-7 gallons (regular)

Brushing Teeth 5 gallons (running water)

Hand Washing 3 gallons (running water)

Shaving 3-5 gallons (running water)

Washing Machine 55 gallons/use

Dishwashing 20 gallons (by hand) and 15 gallons- dishwasher

Page 4: Conserving Water Home Water Use Audit. Household Use More than 70% of indoor use occurs in the bathroom, and more than 20% occurs in the kitchen and laundry

Conservation IdeasShower- (turn off water when soaping up)

Tub/Bath- don’t fill up

Toilet Flush- buy a low-flow toilet

Brushing teeth- don’t let water run!

Hand washing- in a bowl or basin

Dishwasher/Laundry- only use when full

Page 5: Conserving Water Home Water Use Audit. Household Use More than 70% of indoor use occurs in the bathroom, and more than 20% occurs in the kitchen and laundry

Low-Flow Toilet- Saves 5-10 gallons per day

Page 6: Conserving Water Home Water Use Audit. Household Use More than 70% of indoor use occurs in the bathroom, and more than 20% occurs in the kitchen and laundry

Low-Flow Faucet-Saves 86 gallons per day

Page 7: Conserving Water Home Water Use Audit. Household Use More than 70% of indoor use occurs in the bathroom, and more than 20% occurs in the kitchen and laundry

Turn off your faucetWhen brushing your teeth or shaving- turning off

the faucet can save 4-10 gallons per day!

Fix a leaky faucet (small drips can waste as much as 7 gallons of water per day!)

Turn off shower when soaping up- can save up to 10-15 gallons of water

Page 8: Conserving Water Home Water Use Audit. Household Use More than 70% of indoor use occurs in the bathroom, and more than 20% occurs in the kitchen and laundry

Outdoor Water UseDon’t water lawn for more than 30 minutes

Water in cooler hours- before 9am or 6pm

Rake or sweep hardscapes- don’t hose them off

Landscape your yard using drought/salt tolerant plants- native to San Diego

Page 9: Conserving Water Home Water Use Audit. Household Use More than 70% of indoor use occurs in the bathroom, and more than 20% occurs in the kitchen and laundry

Wasting Water

Page 10: Conserving Water Home Water Use Audit. Household Use More than 70% of indoor use occurs in the bathroom, and more than 20% occurs in the kitchen and laundry

Native Landscapes

Page 11: Conserving Water Home Water Use Audit. Household Use More than 70% of indoor use occurs in the bathroom, and more than 20% occurs in the kitchen and laundry

Average UseThe average Californian uses 150-175 gallons of

water per day!

The average adult needs only 2.5 quarts of water a day to maintain health

With a few simple steps, a typical family can save 50,000 to 100,000 gallons of water each year!

Page 12: Conserving Water Home Water Use Audit. Household Use More than 70% of indoor use occurs in the bathroom, and more than 20% occurs in the kitchen and laundry

Home Water AuditPurpose: Conduct a home water audit- how

much water do you and your family/homemates use?

Do you have any simple ways to conserve water?

How can this information be used to help with water issues in the West?

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