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WATER USAGE
OUTSIDE
During dry conditions, customers generally water lawns and
gardens more frequently. Also, usage due to washing cars, home
maintenance, pools or playing in sprinklers, and general outside
activities increases. The Commission rate (per thousand gallons of
water used) increases as the number of gallons used per day
increases, i.e. the Average Daily Consumption (ADC). The ADC,
and therefore the cost per thousand gallons of water, often
increases due to dry conditions and seasonal water usage.
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HOSE SIZE |
LBS. PRESSURE
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 |
** WATER ACTIVITIES:
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INSIDE 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 |
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The rate of consumption for
water-saving devices or products varies significantly. Please check
the packaging on the plumbing fixture or product you purchase to
determine the water efficiency of your merchandise. |
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AVERAGE CONSUMPTION PER DAY PER PERSON = 70 GALLONS |
INSIDE
During hot, dry conditions, general water consumption for
bathing, laundry, and overall water usage increases.
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ACTIVITY / PER PERSON ONE TIME EACH DAY |
GALLONS USED
(no water saving devices) |
COMMENTS |
| BATH |
30 - 50 GAL. |
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SHOWER
(WATER RUNNING) |
7 - 10 GAL. PER MINUTE |
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THE AVER. SHOWER = 12 TO 15 MIN. |
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A 15 MIN SHOWER = APPROX. 150 GAL. |
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MANY PEOPLE TAKE LONGER THAN 15 MINUTE SHOWERS. |
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OFTEN, DURING THE HOT WEATHER WE SHOWER MORE THAN ONE TIME PER DAY. |
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RAINFALL COMPARISON: 2001-2005
| DATE |
ACTUAL
RAINFALL
Brighton Dam |
NORMAL
RAINFALL
(inches) |
CHANGE IN
RAINFALL
(inches) |
CHANGE IN
RAINFALL
(percent) |
SEASONAL
RAINFALL
(inches) |
SEASONAL
RAINFALL
(percent) |
| June 2005 |
2.55" |
3.38" |
-0.83 |
-25% |
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| July 2005 |
8.84" |
3.80" |
+5.04 |
+133% |
13.28 |
+19.6% |
| August 2005 |
1.89" |
3.92" |
-2.03 |
-52% |
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| June 2004 |
2.60" |
3.38" |
-0.78 |
-23% |
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| July 2004 |
4.87" |
3.80" |
+1.07 |
+28% |
11.51 |
+3.7% |
| August 2004 |
4.04" |
3.92" |
+0.12 |
+3% |
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| June 2003 |
7.29" |
3.38" |
+3.91 |
+116% |
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| July 2003 |
3.59" |
3.80" |
-0.21 |
-6% |
14.13 |
+27.3% |
| August 2003 |
3.25" |
3.92" |
-0.67 |
-21% |
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| June 2002 |
0.50" |
3.38" |
-2.88 |
-85% |
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| July 2002 |
2.53" |
3.80" |
-1.27 |
-32% |
-5.40 |
-48.6% |
| August 2002 |
2.63" |
3.92" |
-1.29 |
-33% |
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| June 2001 |
8.64" |
3.38" |
+5.26 |
+156% |
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| July 2001 |
2.93" |
3.80" |
-.87 |
-23% |
+5.51 |
+49.6% |
| August 2001 |
5.05" |
3.92" |
+1.13 |
+29% |
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