What’s Your H20 Footprint? | Showering Enthusiast

Atlanta Journal Constitution:

Unless you’re hiding under a rock you know the seriousness of the drought. But what you may not know is just how much water you consume on a monthly basis.

Check out your last water bill or call your local water department, which is what I did. I was really curious to know whether my water-conserving efforts were paying off. Specifically, I called to find out how many gallons of water our family is using on a monthly basis.

I’m pretty conscientious these days about my water usage.

I turn off the water when I’m brushing my teeth. I only do full loads of laundry and dishes. I don’t flush the toilet every single time. I water plants with water recovered from the dehumidifier. I turn off the shower when I’m actually shampooing my hair or washing my body.

So, I was hoping to hear a number that would make me proud - a number that revealed my efforts were paying off. As it turns out, the number of gallons consumed for the month of September was (drum roll please) 3,650 for a family of three (one daughter is away at college).