Water Usage Calculator

Estimate household water use from your daily activities. Enter your own fixture rates for a more useful estimate.

Your household and habits

Starting values are editable example assumptions, not a measured national average. Other use can include drinking water, outdoor watering, baths, leaks, or hand washing dishes.

Your results

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Estimated water use
Household gallons per day—
Gallons per person per day—
CCF for the selected period—

Enter your values to begin.

How the estimate works

Personal shower, toilet, and faucet use is multiplied by the number of people. Weekly laundry and dishwasher use is divided by seven. Other daily household use is added once. The daily total is multiplied by your selected number of days.

Will this match my meter?

It estimates the activities you enter. Meter readings measure actual consumption and include uses you may miss. Compare this estimate with your bill to identify gaps.

Where do I find fixture rates?

Look for labels or manufacturer specifications. You can also measure faucet flow with a container and timer. Use US gallons, not imperial gallons.

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