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Average Domestic Water Usage Chart
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The figures below on domestic water usage could vary depending on personal
habits and design of household appliances. However, Brisbane City Council
estimates that 1,100 litres are used per day by an average Brisbane family
(two adults and two children.
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| Use (Appliance) |
Type |
Average Rate of Flow |
Average Total Water Used |
| Shower (average shower is 8 minutes) |
Normal Shower Rose |
15 litres per minute |
120 litres per shower |
| Water Saver Rose |
8.5 litres per minute |
68 litres per shower |
| Toilet |
Single Flush |
12 litres |
120 litres per day |
| Dual Flush |
6/3 litres |
40 litres per day |
| Washing Machine |
Twin Tub |
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40 litres per wash |
| Front Loading |
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80 litres per wash |
| Top Loading |
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170 litres per wash |
| Dishwasher |
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20-50 litres per load |
| Cooking, Cleaning & Drinking* |
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10 litres per minute |
150 litres per 24 hour day |
| Brushing teeth with running water |
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5 litres per brush |
| Bath |
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10-20 litres per minute |
50-150 litres per bath |
| Outdoors |
| Sprinkler or Handheld Hose |
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10-20 litres per minute |
1000 litres per hour |
| Drip System |
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4 litres per hour |
| Hosing Paths / Driveways |
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20 litres per minute |
200 litres for 10 minutes |
| Washing the car with a running hose |
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10-20 litres per minute |
100-300 litres |
| Filling a swimming pool |
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Up to 55,000 litres |
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