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Water Usage Calculator

Household Information

People in Household

Water Rate ($/1000 gal)

Check utility bill (US avg: $4/1000 gal)

Daily Water Usage

Showers Per Day (total)

Standard: 2.5 gal/min × 8 min = 20 gal

Avg Shower Length (min)

Toilet Flushes Per Day (total)

Avg: 5 flushes/person/day

Toilet Type

Laundry Loads Per Week

Standard washer: 40 gal/load

Washer Type

Dishwasher Loads Per Week

Avg: 6 gal/load (more efficient than hand washing)

Outdoor Water (gal/day)

Lawn, garden, car washing, etc.

Water Usage Results

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Gallons Per Day

Household total

$0

Monthly Cost

Water charges

Usage Breakdown

Showers0 gal

Toilets0 gal

Laundry0 gal

Dishwasher0 gal

Outdoor0 gal

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Gal/Person/Day

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Annual Gallons

$0

Annual Cost

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vs Avg (300 gal)

Conservation Tips

Water Conservation Guide

Quick Wins

Fix leaky faucets (can waste 3,000 gal/year), install low-flow showerheads (save 2.5 gal/min), and only run full dishwasher/laundry loads. Turn off tap while brushing teeth (saves 8 gal/day).

Outdoor Conservation

Water lawn early morning or evening to reduce evaporation. Use drought-resistant plants and mulch to retain moisture. Collect rainwater for gardens. A typical lawn uses 1-2 inches of water per week.

Upgrade Savings

High-efficiency toilets save 20-60% per flush. Front-load washers use 65% less water. Low-flow showerheads maintain pressure while using 60% less water. Upgrades pay for themselves in 2-3 years.

Monitor Usage

Check your water bill monthly for spikes. The EPA WaterSense program certifies efficient products. Average American uses 82 gallons/day. Reducing to 70 gal/day saves $170/year per person.

How to Use This Calculator

Enter number of people in your household
Input your water rate from utility bill ($/1000 gallons)
Count daily showers and average shower length
Estimate total toilet flushes per day (avg 5/person)
Add weekly laundry and dishwasher loads
Include outdoor water use (lawn, garden, car)
Click Calculate to see breakdown and savings opportunities

💧 Water Usage Calculator