USE (Appliance)

TYPE

AVERAGE RATE OF FLOW

AVERAGE TOTAL WATER USED

Shower

(ave shower = 8min)

Normal Shower Rose

15 L per minute

120 L per shower

Water saving device

Water Saver Rose

8.5 L per minute

68 L per shower

Toilet

Single Flush

9 L

90 L per day

Water saving device

Dual Flush

6/3 L

40 L per day

Washing Machine

Twin Tub

40 L per wash

Front Loading

90 L per wash

Top Loading

170 L per wash

Dishwasher

20-50 L per load

Cooking, Cleaning & Drinking

10 L per minute

150 L per 24 hour day

Brushing teeth with running water

5 L per minute

10 L per brush

Bath

10-20 L per minute

60-150 L per bath

OUTDOORS

Sprinkler or Handheld Hose

10-20 L per minute

1000 L per hour

Drip System

4 L per hour/dripper

Hosing Paths/Driveways

20 L per minute

200 L for 10 min

Washing car with running hose

10-20 L per minute

100-300 L

Filling a swimming pool

Up to 55,000 L