Become more aware of how much water you are using at home by learning the typical water use for the various activities below.

Simply click the activity to find out.

Taking a bath or shower

9-12 gallons per person

Watering the lawn

180 gallons

Washing dishes by machine

8-13 gallons

Washing clothes

35-50 gallons

Washing the car

50 gallons

Brushing your teeth

2-5 gallons

Cooking

5-10 gallons

Flushing the toilet (once)

1.6-7 gallons, depending on the type of toilet

Leaking toilet (per day)

60 gallons

** amounts are average estimates