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National residential water uses by device

Each American uses an average of 82 gallons of water a day at home (USGS, Estimated Use of Water in the United States in 2015). which translated to about 183 gallons of use for a household of two.
We can all use at least 20 percent less water by installing water-efficient fixtures and appliances.
The average family spends more than $1,000 per year in water costs but can save more than $380 annually from retrofitting with WaterSense labeled fixtures and ENERGY STAR certified appliances. WaterSense labels products that are 20 percent more water-efficient and perform as well as or better than standard models.
The average family can save as much as 13,000 gallons of water per year by replacing all old, inefficient toilets in their home with WaterSense labeled models.
Replacing old, inefficient bathroom faucets and aerators with WaterSense labeled models can save the average family in water and electricity costs over the faucets' lifetime.
Replacing showerheads with WaterSense labeled models can reduce the average family's water and electricity costs and can save the average family more than 2,700 gallons of water per year, equal to the amount of water needed to wash 88 loads of laundry.
Laundry top load washers use 19 gallons per wash on the other hand front load washers use only 7 gallons, almost a third less.
The average family can waste 180 gallons per week, or 9,400 gallons of water annually, from household leaks. That's equivalent to the amount of water needed to wash more than 300 loads of laundry.

Appliances - Consumption

Running the dishwasher only when it's full can eliminate one load of dishes per week and save the average family nearly 320 gallons of water annually.
Turning off the tap while brushing your teeth can save 8 gallons of water per day and, while shaving, can save 10 gallons of water per shave. Assuming you brush your teeth twice daily and shave 5 times per week, you could save nearly 5,700 gallons per year.
Letting your faucet run for five minutes while washing dishes can waste 10 gallons of water and uses enough energy to power a 60-watt light bulb for 18 hours.

Source of Information in This Section

Other data and information used by WaterSense is available . Please contact the WaterSense Helpline at watersense@epa.gov or (866) WTR-SENS (987-7367) if you are interested in learning the sources for these statistics and facts.

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