Activity 2.2.1 – My daily water use
Average household of four water use per month:
November- 4,489
December- 5,985
January- 5,980
4,489+5,985+5980= 16454/ 3 months= 5,485
5,485/4= 1,371 gallons per person/month
1,371/30= 46 gallons per day
Water Calculator
Per day/person water usage results: 44.3 gallons
Water use Calculator (Southwest Florida water management district)
Per day/person water usage results: 48 gallons
It took me by surprise how much water my family and I use in a day. I never really even thought about it. I knew the simple rules, like turning the faucet off while brushing your teeth. Not fully understanding the importance of doing it. I asked my mom to see how much water we utilized over these past three months for this assignment. That's when she mentioned a letter she got in the mail. In the letter, it explains how much water we use out of all the neighbors on our culdesac. Although we have a household of four, it's still eye-opening to hear that. Additionally, these calculations also put into perspective the amount of water that is being used. It made it clear by breaking it down from months to days. The websites that I used also mentioned some things you can do to conserve water. I learned that there are upgrades you can do on your toilet, faucet, and showerhead. All for the sake to use less water. These are all things I will be researching more to help the usage of water in my home. It is a blessing that we have clean water at our fingertips. The last thing I want is to take that for granted. Therefore, with this new information, I will apply it and spread it. I will let my family know even my family members who don't live with me. That alone is a start and a step in the right direction.
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