How much water do we use?
On average, each of us use about 148 litres of water per day, through the use of baths and showers, drinking, cooking, washing clothes, cleaning the car and in the garden. Our lifestyles have changed and Ireland's population has grown. Consequently, we now consume more water than we ever did.
1 litre of water weighs 1 kilogramme. This means that in 1 year the average person uses over 54 tonnes of water!!!
Average daily water consumption per person
| Activity | Amount of water (litres) |
|---|---|
| Shower | 35 |
| W.C. | 27 |
| Laundry Wash | 40 |
| Hand wash | 12 |
| Teeth Brushing | 12 |
| Dish wash | 10 |
| Cooking | 10 |
| Drinking | 2 |
| Total | 148 |
Average Water Use
| Activity | Amount of water (litres) |
|---|---|
| Bath | 80 |
| 5 Minute Shower | 35 |
| Power Shower | 125 in less then 5 minutes |
| Brushing teeth with tap running | 6 per minute |
| Brushing teeth with tap off | 1 |
| W.C. Flush standard | 9 |
| W.C. Flush modern | 6 |
| Washing machine modern | 45 |
| Washing machine | 65 |
| Dishwasher | 20 |
| Washing car with Bucket | 10 |
| Hosepipe | 9 per minute |
