WATER USAGE CHART

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During dry conditions, customers generally water lawns and gardens more frequently.  Also, usage due to washing cars, home maintenance, pools or playing in sprinklers, and general outside activities increases.

The Average Daily Consumption increases as the number of gallons used per day increases, the cost of water often increases due to dry conditions and seasonal water usage.            

HOSE SIZE	LBS.PRESSURE PER SQ INCH	TIME	GALLONS USED
1/2 INCH	60	1 HOUR	630
5/8 INCH	60	1 HOUR	1,020
3/4 INCH	60	1 HOUR	1,860

        

** WATER ACTIVITIES:
Toilet Flushing Per flush	1 1/2 - 3 gallons
Shower per minute	7 - 10 gallons
Bath (Full tub conventional)	36 - 50 gallons
Whirlpool	40 - 80 gallons
Laundry Machine (full load) top loader	60 gallons
Dishwasher normal load	15 gallons
Dish washing by hand tap running	30 gallons
Shaving tap running	20 gallons
Brushing Teeth tap running	10 gallons
Washing Hands tap running	2 gallons

AVERAGE CONSUMPTION PER DAY PER PERSON = 70 GALLONS 

During hot, dry conditions, general water consumption for bathing,

laundry, and overall water usage increases.

THE AVER. SHOWER = 12 TO 15 MIN. A 15 MIN SHOWER = APPROX. 150 GAL.

MANY PEOPLE TAKE LONGER THAN 15 MINUTE SHOWERS.OFTEN, DURING THE