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' )i: . j,� .�,� v..�.t, . �_ i <br /> Typical Ranges of Water Used (in gallons) <br /> 1 � <br /> ACTION TYPICAL USE CONSERVATIVE USE ULTRA-CONSERVATIVE USE <br /> 1 � <br /> To11et-flushing 6 (old standard) 1.5-3 (low-flow) Composting toilet <br /> Tub bath 30 (1/2 filled) 15 (1/4.filled) Sponge bath <br /> ' Shower <br /> _ 10 min 50(5 gal/min) 25(2.5 gal/min) 3(camper style) <br /> ' 3 min 15 (5 gal/min) 7.5 (2.5 gal/min) <br /> laundry - full load <br /> ' Top loading ' S0-60 (older models) 40(newer models) <br /> Front loading 33 (older models) 17-28 (newer models) Laundromat <br /> (suds-saver reuses most of the "wash fill'for the 2nd load) <br /> 1 Dishwashing <br /> Machine 12-15(old-reg cycle) 6-9(new-reg cycle) <br /> (prerinsing before loading adds 3-5 gal.) <br /> ' Hand 16(faucet rinse) 6(basin rinse) <br /> Teeth-brushing- 2 (faucet running) 1/8(wet brush, brief rinse) <br /> ' Hand-washing ` 2 (faucet running) 1(basin; brief rinse) <br /> Shaving 3-5 (faucet running) 1(basin; brief rinse) <br /> 1 ` . <br /> � Improvin Se tic S stem <br /> g p y <br /> - Performance: Room by Room - <br /> � By controllin water use selectin a ro riate roducts an <br /> 9 , 9 PP P P � d <br /> making wise disposal decisions, rhe homeowner can improve perfor- <br /> ' mance of the septic system and avoid major problems! <br /> A typical Minnesotan uses about 110 gallons of ��r�ater per day. About 60 percent <br /> ' of that water is used in the bathroom. Reducing water use conserves the water <br /> resources and helps �he septic system. <br /> In the course of daily living, many materials used in the home enter the waste- <br /> ' water system for disposal and treatment. Some are obvious and others much less <br /> obvious. <br /> Home Management Ideas to Improve <br /> ' Septic System Performance: <br /> � <br /> �' Bathroom � <br /> �► Install a new lo�•,-`low toilet. New units give a complete flush with 1 �;2 gallons � <br /> f per flush. Caucicn: displacing water with bricks �r ��ater bottles in old toilet <br /> ' �' canks often g�ves less than a tocal flush. <br /> ' 13 <br /> , . <br />