WHAT WE USE
Wednesday February 03 2010
AS THE Government prepares to introduce household meter payments for are source we all take for granted, the question of how much water we use is set to become a daily preoccupation.
The following is a an average estimate of the quantity of water used or wasted in routine household and personal hygiene tasks. Flushing a toilet â?“ 8 litres. Oral hygiene â?“ 8 litres a day (if tap is left running) A gravity shower â?“ 35 litres. Power shower â?“ 80 litres. Washing machine â?“ 65 litres a wash. Dish washer â?“ 25 litres. Watering the garden â?“ 540 litres. Washing car by bucket â?“ 32 litres Washing car with hose â?“ 400 litres
