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Bet You Didn't Know

  • The average five-minute shower takes between 15 to 25 gallons of water.
     
  • Each person uses about 100 gallons of water a day at home.
    Toilet flushing is the largest single use of water in the home.

          Percentages of water used:
          Toilet flushing             40%
          Bath & Shower            32%
          Laundry                      14%
          Dishwashing                6%
          Cooking & Drinking        5%
          Bathroom sink   
          3%

  • Water + wind = Waste!  If you water when it's windy, you will find the water going everywhere except where you want it to go!  Wind also causes water to evaporate quickly.

 

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