Summary: In the average household, 58% of water consumption is used for outdoor purposes and 42% is for indoor uses. Of the 58% outdoors, about 85% is used to maintain lawns, gardens, and plants. Of the 42 percent indoors, about 50% is used in the bathroom. Considering the population growth in Texas, DFW, and Fort Worth, good habits of water usage will be needed forethinking.
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The water you use. How much and where? Texas Water Development Board.
In the average household, 58 percent of water consumption is used for outdoor purposes and 42 percent is for indoor uses. [1]
• Of the 58 percent outdoors, about 85 percent is used to maintain lawns, gardens, and plants.
• Of the 42 percent indoors, about 50 percent is used in the bathroom [2]
Considering the population growth in Texas, DFW, and Fort Worth, good habits of water usage will be needed forethinking.
Sources and Resources
[1] The Grass Is Always Greener... Outdoor Residential Water Use in Texas, Texas Water Development Board, November 2012
Of the water that is used outdoors, between 80 and 90 percent is dedicated to maintaining lawns, gardens, and plants. page 3
On average, 58 percent of water consumption was for outdoor purposes and 42 percent was for indoor uses, although these figures varied significantly by the city and its associated weather patterns. page 4
[2] How much water is used in your home? Texas Water Development Board Facebook
Challenge yourself to make simple, daily conservation choices that add up over time and can make a real difference.
• Water Conservation Brochures, Texas Water Development Board
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