How much water do we use on average?
A leaky tap can waste up to 30 litres of water a day
A hose pumps out about 20 litres of water a minute
A long shower can use more than 200 litres of water
A washing machine cycle uses on average about 105 litres of water
A dishwasher uses on average about 35 litres of water for every wash
A forgotten sprinkler wastes more than 1000 litres of water an hour
A tap left running while brushing your teeth wastes 5 litres of water
Manager Utilities
Ph: (02) 6895 4444
Fax: (02) 689 3478
council@lachlan.nsw.gov.au

