Water Use
Last modified Thursday, April 12, 2007 9:57
Fifty-five percent of water supplied in the Atlanta region is for residential water use. This is water that goes to our homes for toilets, showers, laundry, lawn watering and many other uses. Because the Atlanta area has a service-based economy, only 21% of water supply is for commercial uses such as in restaurants, hotels, offices, and others. The region has almost no heavy water using industry. Non-revenue water is another large supply which includes uses such as fire hydrants, water system maintenance, some municipal uses and leaks or breaks in the system.
Where does the water come from?
How does the Atlanta region use its water?
How is water used in the home?
Did you know your toilet is the largest water user in the house? In fact, around half of household water use occurs in the bathroom. Some other interesting water use facts:
- A low-flow toilet uses 1.6 gallons per flush
- A pre-1980 toilet uses between 3.5-7.0 gallons per flush
- A toilet bought between 1980 and 1992 toilet uses 3.5 gallons per flush
- Standard showerheads can use as much as 4-7 gallons per minute
- Low-flow showerheads use 2.5 or less gallons per minute
- Standard top loading washer machines use 45-55 gallons per load
- High-efficiency washers use 20-25 gallons per load
- Dishwashers use 5-15 gallons per load
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