| Water Use | Average Amount Used | Family Water Use |
|---|---|---|
| drinking water | 6-8 ounces per glass | |
| making beverages | 32 ounces per quart | |
| flushing toilets | 3-5 gallons per flush | |
| taking a shower | 5 gallons per minute | |
| taking a bath | 35-40 gallons | |
| washing dishes | 10-15 gallons | |
| doing laundry | 19-45 gallons | |
| washing hands | 32 ounces | |
| brushing teeth | 1 gallon | |
| washing car | 20-30 gallons | |
| watering lawn | 240 gallons/half hour |
U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey
URL: http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/1998/of98-805/lessons/chpt5/wu-chart.htm
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