Track and analyze your daily water consumption across various household activities. Discover opportunities to conserve water and reduce your environmental impact and utility bills.
Typical US rate: $0.004/gallon ($1.50/1000 gallons)
Add some water activities above to start calculating your household water usage. Use the quick-add buttons for common activities or create custom ones.
17 gallons
2.5 GPM standard showerhead
36 gallons
Standard bathtub capacity
1.6 gallons
Modern low-flow toilet
6 gallons
Energy Star dishwasher
25 gallons
Standard top-loading washer
2 gallons
Tap running for 2 minutes
1 gallon
30 seconds with tap running
2 gallons/min
Standard garden hose
Arid climate, water-conscious
EPA estimate for indoor use
Includes lawn watering, pools
The average American uses about 80-100 gallons per day for indoor activities (drinking, cooking, bathing, toilet use). Including outdoor use like lawn watering, this can increase to 150-300 gallons per day in some regions.
Outdoor watering (lawns, gardens, pools) typically accounts for 30% of household water use and often involves the most waste. Indoors, long showers and running toilets are common sources of excessive water use.
Check your water meter before and after a 2-hour period when no water is being used. If the meter changes, you have a leak. Also look for wet spots, running toilets, dripping faucets, and unusually high water bills.
Every Drop Counts: Conserve Today for Tomorrow!