Water use
Where does the water go?
Below is a list of common water uses and the average amount used for each.| Action | Water Used |
|---|---|
| Toilet Flush | 3 to 7 Gallons |
| Shower | 25 to 50 Gallons |
| Hand Washing | 2 Gallons (with tap running) |
| Brushing Teeth | 2 Gallons (with tap running) |
| Outdoor Watering | 5 to 10 Gallons per Minute |
| Automatic Dishwashing | 10 Gallons |
| Dishwashing By Hand | 20 Gallons |
| Tub Bath | 36 Gallons |
On
the average, 183 gallons of water is treated for each person every day.
Below is a breakdown of how that water is used.
| Action | Amount (Gallons) |
|---|---|
| Residential Use: Bathing, Cooking, Washing, etc. | 70 |
| Industrial Use: Factories, Office Buildings | 50 |
| Commercial Use: Hospitals, Restaurants, Sports | 35 |
| Public Use: Parks, Fighting Fires | 10 |
| Lost or Unaccounted for Water | 18 |
| Total | 183 |
If you have any questions which are not addressed through this web site, please email sonia.harvat@nashville.gov.