During dry conditions, customers generally increase. Since WSSC’s rates (per thousand gallons) are based on the average daily consumption (ADC), the ADC will increase, thus the billed water and sewer charges will increase during due to dry conditions and seasonal water usage.

Hose Size	LBS. Pressues Per Sq Inch	Time	Gallons Used
1/2 Inch	60	1 Hour	630
5/8 Inch	60	1 Hour	1,020
3/4 Inch	60	1 Hour	1,860

Indoor Water Consumption

Activity	Gallons Used (Conventional)	Gallons Used (Water Saving*)
Toilet Flushing	5 - 7 gallons per flush	1½ - 3½ gallons per flush
Shower (water running)	7 - 10 gallons per minute	2 - 4 gallons per minute
Bath (full tub)	36 - 50 gallons (conventional)	30 - 40 gallons (conventional) 40 - 80 gallons (whirlpool)
Laundry Machine (full load)	60 gallons top loader	42 gallons top loader
Dishwasher	15 gallons normal load	7½ - 10 gallons normal load
Dish Washing by hand	30 gallons tap running	10 - 20 gallons tap running
Shaving	20 gallons tap running	2 - 5 gallons tap running
Brushing Teeth	10 gallons tap running	2 - 3 gallons tap running
Washing Hands	2 gallons tap running	1 - 2 gallons tap running
Bath Shower	30-50 gallons 7-10 minutes	Average shower = 12 -15 minutes A 15 minutes ahower = 150 gallons Many People shower more than 15 minutes During hot weather, we tend to shower more often

* The rate of consumption for water-saving devices or products significantly varies. Please check the plumbing fixture package to determine the merchandise's efficiency.

** AVERAGE CONSUMPTION PER DAY PER PERSON = 70 GALLONS