Table A4 Comparison of water use between conventional and water-saving domestic appliances
| Household water use | Appliances/fixture per capita daily flow (litres/person/day) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toilet | Washing machine | Shower | Washbasins, kitchen, bathroom, laundry | Total per captia flow (L/p/d) | |
| Standard household fixtures: 11/5.5 litre dual-flush cistern, top-load washing machine | 38 | 22 | 90 | 30 | 180 |
| Full water-reduction fixtures: 6/3 litre dual-flush cistern, front-load washing machine, low flow showers, aerator faucets | 22 | 13 | 45 | 15 | 95 |
| % saving | 42.1 | 40.9 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 47.2 |
Data provided by On-Site NewZ, 14 April 1997.
