Where Does All the Water Go? A Breakdown of Household Water Use
Most homeowners don’t think about water usage until the bill shows up. Once you see the numbers, it can be surprising. Everyday appliances quietly add up: toilets can account for nearly 25–30% of indoor use, with older models using 3–5 gallons per flush, while newer high-efficiency units use closer to 1.28 gallons. Showers average about 2.5 gallons per minute, which means a 15-minute shower uses around 38 gallons. Washing machines can range from 15 to 40 gallons per load [...]
