How much water do you use?

On average

• A person uses 146 litres per day.
• 114 litres per property are lost through leakage every day.

Shower

• Power shower: 15 litres is used per minute.
• Mixer shower: 15 litres is used per minute.
• Electric shower: 6 litres is used per minute.

Bath

• A full bath uses 80 litres.

Toilet

• A dual flush toilet uses between 4-6 litres of water.
• Older toilets can use up to 13 litres per flush

Washing Machine

• 50 litres per cycle on a normal load
• 35 litres per cycle on an eco load

Dishwasher

• 14 litres per cycle for a modern dishwasher.
• 10 litres per cycle on eco-setting.

Washing up by hand

• 9 litres per minute is used with a running tap.
• 8 litres per bowl wash.

Car wash

• 300 litres per hose pipe use.
• 30 litres per bucket wash.