USGS--Water Resources of the United States

Waste Water Poster - Middle School

WHERE YOU USE WATER IN YOUR HOME

Average indoor residential use of water in the United States is approximately 300 liters per person per day. Approximately 75 percent of the water used in the house is utilized in the bathroom.

Source: John Woodwell, "Water Efficiency for Your Home," 1991, Rocky Mountain Institute

Identify ways you can save water in your home.

Fix leaky toilets and faucets. One leaky faucet can use up to 15,000 liters of water per month.
Install a low-flow showerhead. This will allow water in showers to flow at 11 liters per minute.
Install a toilet displacement device. Place one to three weighted plastic jugs into the tank and ensure that the jugs do not interfere with the flushing mechanism. This method can save thousands of liters of water per year.

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