See below for additional educational resources in PDF format (Best viewed in Google Chrome):
Item/Appliance | Standard or Low Water Use | Average Volume of Water per Use | Average Number of Uses per Day per Person |
---|---|---|---|
Toilet |
Standard |
13.6L/flush |
4 uses (female) 1 use (male) |
Toilet |
Low Flush |
6L/flush |
4 uses (female) 1 use (male) |
Urinal |
Standard |
3L/flush |
3 uses (male) |
Faucet |
Standard |
0.23L/sec |
4 uses (washrooms) 1 use per faucet per day (all other faucets) |
Drinking Fountain |
Standard |
0.033L/sec |
2 uses |
Refill Station |
Standard |
0.033L/sec |
2 uses |
Dishwasher |
Standard |
50L/use |
1 use |
Washing Machine |
Standard |
60L/use |
1 use |
Shower |
Standard |
0.25L/sec |
1 use by 1/4 of the school |
Showers |
Low Flow |
0.13L/flush |
1 use by 1/4 of the school |