What about indirect water?
This calculator only measures direct usage. Indirect water (virtual water) used to produce food and goods is much higher but harder to calculate precisely.
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How to Use
Step-by-step instructions
- 1Enter your weekly habits (showers, laundry loads, dishwasher loads).
- 2Enter average shower duration.
- 3The calculator will estimate your daily and weekly water usage.
Usage Summation
Sums the water usage from common household activities based on average flow rates and volumes.
Total = Showers + Laundry + DishesVariables:
Shower2.1 gallons/minLaundry~20 gallons/loadDishwasher~6 gallons/loadExample
Weekly Routine
Inputs:
Showers:7 per week
Duration:10 mins
Laundry:2 loads
Steps:
- 1.Shower = 7 * 10 * 2.1 = 147 gal
- 2.Laundry = 2 * 20 = 40 gal
- 3.Total = 187 gal / week
- 4.Daily = 187 / 7 = 27 gal
Result:
27 gal / day