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Water use at home
On average, 144 liters (1) of freshwater per person per day is supplied for household consumption
in Europe. This is almost three times the water requirement established (2) for basic human needs.
A significant part of this water could be saved, just by adopting some very simple day-to-day
practices.
Brushing Flushing the Washing Washing
Showering (3) teeth (4) toilet (3) dishes (3) clothes (3)

Water-saving Tap off while Two button Class A Class A
showers 8- brushing water-saving dishwasher machines
9l/min 0l/min models 10l/wash 60l/wash
3l/flush (ECO)
Old showers Tap on while Old
18-20l/min brushing Old style Washing up machines
6l/min toilet 9l/min dishes by hand 130l/wash
50-150l/wash
Note: Water consumption per activity car vary considerably. The figures above should be taken as indicative.
Source: (1) EEA Indicator on use of freshwater resources; (2) A Review of Water Scarcity indices and
Methodologies, Sustainability Consortium; Brown and Matlock, 2011; (3) Six tips for smarter water use by
Vercon, Finland; (4) How can you save water by South Staffs Water, UK.

Source: pbs.twimg.com/media/D1iCwqkX4AAX9lj?format=png&name=4096x4096

16 The Global Water Crisis | How Much Water Do We Really Use Every day?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=On9WRrFHVjY

How much water do we waste in our daily lives? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38aYXZou4uc

8 signs your drinking water may be contaminated www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSKlY9Ldck4

How to Find Signs of Contamination in Homes with Well Water angelwater.com/blog/is-
my-well-water-contaminated/

Freshwater Counter annually/monthly/daily www.theworldcounts.com/stories/average-
daily-water-usage

Clothes, footwear and household textiles are also responsible for water consumption and pollution.
The fashion industry is a huge consumer of water globally.

It’s estimated that the fashion industry currently uses around 93 billion cubic meters of water per
year, which is four percent of all freshwater extraction globally. On current trends, this amount is set
to double by 2030.

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This communication reflects the
views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the

information contained therein.