A water audit Calculates the average
amount of water you use at home each day. Use these
charts to perform your own water audit!
Showers
A shower uses 2-5 gallons a minute. If you have a water-saving
shower fixture, write "2" in the first space below.
Otherwise, write "5".
Toilet
A toilet uses between 2-5 gallons a flush. If you have
a water-saving toilet, write "2" in the first space
below. Otherwise, write "5".
Faucets
Running the faucet while brushing your teeth uses between
2-5 gallons per minute. If you have a water-saving faucet,
write "2" in the first space below. Otherwise, write
"5".
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