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USE (Appliance)
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TYPE
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AVERAGE RATE OF FLOW
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AVERAGE TOTAL WATER USED
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Shower (average shower 8 min)
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Normal Shower Rose | 15 litres per minute | 120 litres per shower |
| Water Saver Rose | 8.5 litres per minute | 68 litres per shower | |
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Toilet
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Single Flush | 12 litres | 120 litres per day |
| Dual Flush | 6/3 litres | 40 litres per day | |
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Washing Machine
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Twin Tub | 40 litres per wash | |
| Front Loading | 80 litres per wash | ||
| Top Loading | 170 litres per wash | ||
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Dishwasher
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20-50 litres per load | ||
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Washing vegetables
under running water (2 minutes) |
32 litres | ||
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Cooking, Cleaning & Drinking
|
10 litres per minute | 150 litres per 24 hour day | |
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Brushing teeth with running water
|
5 litres per brush | ||
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Bath
|
10-20 litres per minute | 50-150 litres per bath | |
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Water for pets
|
30 litres | ||
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OUTDOORS
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Sprinkler or Handheld Hose
|
10-20 litres per minute | 1000 litres per hour | |
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Drip System
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4 litres per hour | ||
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Hosing Paths/Driveways
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20 litres per minute | 200 litres for 10 min | |
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Washing car with a running hose
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10-20 litres per minute | 100-300 litres | |
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Filling a swimming pool
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Up to 55,000 litres | ||
Household of four people with no water-efficient devices used and not following water conservation. Approximate Daily water usage 908 Litres
Household of four people fitted with water-efficient devices following basic water conservation. Approximate Daily water usage 468 Litres
