Water use at home
82 gallons
of water a day used at home by the average American, per USGS data cited by the EPA. [1]
Data year: 2015
$1,000+
a year spent on water by the average family. [1]
30%+
of household water use is outdoors on average, and up to 60% in dry regions. [1]
Leaks
9,300+ gallons
of water wasted by leaks in the average home each year. [2]
9%
of homes have leaks that waste 50 gallons or more a day. [2]
~1 trillion gallons
of water wasted by household leaks across the U.S. each year. [2]
What efficient fixtures save
20%
less water used by WaterSense labeled products than standard models. [1]
$380+
a year the average family can save by retrofitting with water-efficient fixtures. [1]
13,000 gallons
of water a year saved by replacing old toilets with WaterSense models. [1]
2,700+ gallons
of water a year saved by the average family with WaterSense showerheads. [1]
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How much water does the average person use at home?
82 gallons a day, according to the EPA.
How much water do household leaks waste?
More than 9,300 gallons a year in the average home, per EPA WaterSense.
How much can water-efficient fixtures save?
The EPA says the average family can save more than $380 a year by retrofitting with water-efficient fixtures.
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