Water Conservation

Did you know that the average home in the City of Austell  uses 2,000 gallons of water daily, indoors and out.  Here are some quick tips for conserving water:

• Install a low-flow showerhead and take only a 5-minute shower or 3-inch bath.
• Catch water in a bucket or watering can while waiting for water to get hot.
• Put a water displacement bag or plastic bottle in each toilet tank.
• Fix all leaky toilets, faucets and pipes.
• Flush toilets and use garbage disposer only when necessary.
• Turn off the water while shaving, brushing your teeth, and lathering in the shower.
• Run only full loads in dishwasher and washing machines.
• Water your lawn no more than once a week, and operate automatic sprinklers manually
• Use a bucket of water and one short rinse to wash your car.
• Sweep (never hose) driveway, patio and sidewalk.

	Water Used for Common Activities
Brushing Teeth		3 gallons a day
Shower		40 gallons every 10 minutes
Bath		20 gallons
Toilet		28 gallons a day per person
Clothes Washer		45 gallons per load
Cooking		5 gallons a day
Dishwasher		15 gallons per load
Hosing driveway		150 gallons
Washing car		150 gallons