Water Savings

 
 

The amount of savings depends on current water consumption habits, water, sewer and energy costs, current flow rates of fixtures and flush volumes of toilets, system pressure, and the amount of water leakage through fittings and toilets.

The following chart highlights how much water can be conserved by installing water-saving equipment in place of conventional plumbing fixtures, fittings, and appliances.

Fixture/Fitting/Appliance
Water Use in Gallons Per
Vintage Toilet *
4-6
Flush
Conventional Toilet **
3.5
Flush
Low Consumption Toilet ***
1.6
Flush
 
000
 
Conventional Showerhead *
3-10
Min.
Low-Flow Showerhead
2-2.5
Min.
Faucet Aerator *
3-6
Min.
Flow-Regulating Aerator
.5-2.5
Min.
 
000
 
Top-Loading Washer
40-55
Load
Front-Loading Washer
22-25
Load
 
000
 
Dishwasher
8-12
Load

* Manufactured before 1978
** Manufactured from 1978 to 1993
*** Manufactured since January 1, 1994


   

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