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Bathtubs:
A full tub uses 36 gallons of water, while using a few inches saves 25 gallons.
Toilets:
Older toilets use 5-7 gallons of water per flush. A plastic bottle filled with water placed in side the tank saves about 3 gallons per flush. A new low-flush toilet uses only 1.6 gallons.
Shaving and washing hands:
If water is kept running 2 to 5 gallons are used. Filling the basin uses only 1 gallon.
Brushing teeth:
2 to 3 gallons are wasted if water is run continuously. Wetting the brush, turning the water off, then rinsing at the end uses only 1/2 gallon.
Washing dishes:
Running the tap water when washing by hand uses 10-30 gallons, while a dishpan
only uses 5 gallons.
Leaks:
Steady dripping from a faucet can waste 15 to 20 gallons per day. Toilet leaks can double your water bill in just a few short weeks. Fix leaks as soon as they are discovered.
Dishwashers:
A standard-size dishwasher on normal cycle uses almost 11 gallons. Do not run the dishwasher until it is completely full.
Clothes washers:
A 2.4 cubic foot clothes washer needs between 24 and 42 gallons depending on the water level selection. Regulate the water level to match the size of the load.
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