How much water does the average American consume each day?
A. 25 gallons
B. 50 gallons
C. 100 gallons
D. 175 gallons
The correct answer is C. According to the USGS, average Americans consume 80–100 gallons of water per day. Here’s how it breaks down:
To take a bath: 20–36 gallons
To take a shower: 2–2.5 gallons/minute (4 gallons/minute for older shower heads)
To brush your teeth: 1 gallon/minute
To wash your hands: 1 gallon/minute
To wash dishes in the dishwasher: 20 gallons/load
To wash dishes by hand: 1–2 gallons/minute
To flush toilet: 1.2–1.6 gallons/flush for new toilets
And, of course, 1/2 gallon to all of those who drink their recommended 64 oz. of water each day.
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