Personal Use Water Conservation Tips

Personal Water Use Reduction Strategies

Activity	Average Water Usage	Reduction Strategies
Brushing teeth	10 litres (3 gallons) per day	Fill glass for rinsing instead of running water
Showering	150 litres (40 gallons) for a 10 minute shower	Use water-saving showerheads Reduce shower time to 5 minutes
Bathing	At least 75 litres (20 gallons) for each bath	Bath small children together
Flushing toilet	100 litres (30 gallons) per person per day (Toilets account for 43% of daily indoor water consumption)	Install ultra-low-flow toilets Fix leaks
Washing clothes	170 litres (45 gallons) per load	Install energy and water efficient models
Cooking	20 litres (5 gallons) per day	Install low-flow aerators Cool water in refrigerator instead of running water until cold Wash fruits and vegetables in small bucket of water (re-use for watering plants)
Running dishwasher	60 litres (15 gallons) per load	Run only full loads Install energy and water efficient models Wash by hand
Watering landscape	Over 1,300 litres (350 gallons) per day	Use drip irrigation wherever feasible Water early in the morning Focus water where it is needed
Hosing driveway	550 litres (150 gallons) each time	Reduce frequency (i.e. 1 / year)
Washing car	Over 500 litres (130 gallons) per car	Reduce frequency to zero as soon as drought level 2 arrives