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🌍 Environment
Do I use too much water?
Compare your daily water consumption to averages.
liters/day
Include shower, toilet, laundry, dishes, garden
How much water does the average person use?
The average American uses about 300 liters (80 gallons) per day per person for domestic purposes (USGS). This is 2–3x higher than most European countries and 10x higher than many developing nations.
Average daily water usage per person
- United States: 300 liters (80 gallons)
- Australia: 250 liters
- Japan: 220 liters
- United Kingdom: 150 liters
- Germany: 120 liters
- India: 90 liters
Where does the water go?
- Toilet: 24% of indoor use
- Shower: 20%
- Faucets: 19%
- Clothes washer: 17%
- Leaks: 12% (!)
- Other: 8%