HOW MUCH WATER DOES AN AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD CONSUME?

Do you know how much water you consume in your home? And in what do you consume more and less water? We tell you so you can save water!

It may seem that the cost of water in the home is not very high, but the truth is that there are many homes, and with the sum of all, huge amounts of water are spent.
Knowing exactly with which appliances or in which parts of the house you spend more water will allow you to be aware of how and when you spend more and save water and money.

What do you think is the space in the house where we spend more water?

Yes, it is the bathroom. Approximately 70% of the water in the house is used in the bathroom.

Let us see specifically how consumption in the home is broken down:

Total per inhabitant and day at home: 150 liters approx.

Bathroom: 70% of the total household:

• Shower: 55% (1 shower: 129 liters approx)

• Toilet: 12% (1 flush: 24 liters approx.)
  Half tank discharge: 6 liters

• Sink: 3%
• Brush your teeth (turning off the tap): 1.5 liters
• Shaving (by closing the tap): 3 liters
• Washing hands (turning off the tap): 1.5 liters

• Kitchen: 19% of total household:
• Cooking: 6-8 liters approx.
• Clean dishes by hand: 100 liters approx.
• Cleaning the dishes with a dishwasher: 18-50 liters approx.
• Drink: 1.5 liters

• Others: 10% of total household:
• Wash clothes: 120 liters approx.
• Indoor plant watering: 10 liters.
• Small garden irrigation: 75 liters.
• Wash the car with a hose: 500 liters.
• Others: 10 liters.

In addition to all these consumptions, water leaks or waste for other reasons can also be a great expense.

A leaky faucet can hold up to 40 liters of water a day!