Conserving Residential Water through the 40 Gallon Challenge
in Texas
Diane BoellstorffAssistant Professor and Extension
Specialist – Water Resources
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension ServiceDept. of Soil and Crop Sciences
Texas A&M University
Cleaning
Kitchen
Laundry
Tub/Sink
Toilet
Landscape
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
2
5
9
23
26
35
Average Gallons per Day
Home/Landscape Water Use
Monthly Savings Example (family of 4, 2 bath): 4,110 g x ($3.90/1000 g) = $16.03
In-Home Water ConservationToilet Displacement – 10 g/d (0.00)Faucets – low flow aerators ($2.00) - 14 g/dShower – low-flow heads ($12.00) – 20 g/dReduce Tub Fill – 10 g/dToilet Leak – 30 g/dFaucet Leaks – slow steady drip – 12 g/d;
fast drip – 20 g/d; small stream – 90 g/dTeeth Brushing – 8 g/d (0.00)Shaving – 4 g/d (0.00)Laundry and Dishwasher – think full loads
Home/Landscape Water Conservation
Action(Family of 4, 2 bathrooms)
Savings
High efficiency dishwasher 18 gal/dayFaucet aerators 14 gal/dayLow-flow toilets 8 gal/dayHigh efficiency washing machine 10 gal/day
TOTAL 50 gal/day
40gallonchallenge.org
Questions?Diane Boellstorff
[email protected]; 979.458.3562Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
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