Activity 2.2.1 – My daily water use.

💧💧💧  My daily water use  💧💧💧


Household water bills in gallons: 

December 2022 3,000, January 2023 3,400, February 2023 3,200                                                                   3,000+3,400+3,200=9,600/3 months=3,200gallons/month

Household water bills per person:

3,200/3=1,067 gallons/person/month

Per person per month number by 30 days:

1,067/30= 36 gallons per day for one person 


First calculator: Home water works 

“Water Calculator.” Home Water Works, https://home-water-works.org/calculator.

32.8 gallons per person usage 


Second calculator: City of Bellingham, Washington

“Residential Water Consumption Calculator.” City of Bellingham, 9 Aug. 2020, https://cob.org/services/utilities/water-calculator.

211 gallons per person usage 


Summary: My results seem to average to your typical water use in America depending on what the calculator calculates. My water bill seems to be less but as I use the online calculator's it seems to go up which is odd but could be very accurate. The amount of water used per person varies significantly between nations and even among areas of a single nation. The average daily water use in the United States is between 80 and 100 gallons. In several other nations, the average is closer to 40–50 gallons per day, therefore this is noticeably higher. The variation in water use is caused by a number of reasons. Access to water-saving devices like low-flow showerheads, toilets, and faucets is one of the key motivators. These fixtures are more prevalent in homes in nations with lower average water use, which helps to cut down on the quantity of water required for daily tasks. Cultural attitudes regarding water conservation are another aspect. People are frequently more aware of their water usage and actively try to cut it in nations where water supplies are limited. On the other side, there may be a larger sense of entitlement to water and a less urgent need to conserve it in nations where water is abundant and well priced. Differences in lifestyle can affect how much water is used. The average amount of water used per person is expected to be greater in nations where outdoor activities like gardening and car washing are more popular. The kind of climate and availability of water-wise landscaping can also have an impact on water use. In conclusion, even if some nations' average water use per person is half that of the average American, there are several factors that affect this discrepancy. We can improve water conservation methods and lessen our impact on the world's water resources by better understanding the factors that influence water use.



References:  
“Residential Water Consumption Calculator.” City of Bellingham, 9 Aug. 2020, https://cob.org/services/utilities/water-calculator.

“Water Calculator.” Home Water Works, https://home-water-works.org/calculator.


  

 





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