How much water do we use?

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Remember! In Poland an average water use per person is 150 liters per day

  • we use 2,5-3 liters (ca. 8 glasses) per day for consumption purposes
  • we use 7-15 liters per day to wash the dishes
  • you can save about 15 liters  when you turn  the tap off while brushing your teeth
  • we use 30-50 liters  per day to flush the toilet
  • a washing machine use 80-100 liters  during one cycle
  • loss of water that drips every second - e.g. from leaking tap is ca. 90 liters weekly
  • full bathtub contains ca. 200 liters of water
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140 litres

a bath full of water

20-40 litres

when you flush the toilet

40-100 litres

water used by

a washing machine