Water Consumption and Activities

Typical human activities and average water consumption. The values indicate water consumption versus human activities in both gallons and liters.

Activity	Water Consumption (gallons)	Water Consumption (liters)
Brushing teeth, tap running	2 - 3	7.5 - 11.5
Bath	30 - 40	115 - 150
Dish-washing by hand, tap running	10 - 20	38 - 75
Dishwasher	7 - 10	26 - 38
Food preparation	-	11 - 19
Hands washing, tap running	1 - 2	3.5 - 7.5
Laundry machine, clothes washer	25 - 40	150
Shaving, tap running	2 - 5	7.5 - 19
Shower (per minute)	2 - 4	7.5 - 15
Toilet (per flush)	1.5 - 4	5.5 - 15