Water Consumption Calculator
Calculate your water consumption and annual water costs. With savings tips. Helps with saving money and comparing options in daily life.
Note: These calculations are for informational purposes only and do not replace professional tax or financial advice. All information without guarantee.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average water consumption per person in Germany?
Germans use an average of about 125 liters of drinking water per day per person. About 36% goes to bathing/showering, 27% to toilets, 12% to laundry, and 6% to dishwashing.
How can I reduce my water consumption?
Install water-saving shower heads (save 50%), use the economy button on toilets, run washing machines only when full, fix dripping faucets promptly, and water the garden in the evening.
What is the Water Consumption Calculator?
The water consumption calculator determines your daily water usage and shows savings potential in the household.
How does the Water Consumption Calculator work?
Enter your habits: shower duration, bathing frequency, toilet flushes, washing machine, etc. The calculator computes daily and annual consumption and compares with averages. Tips show possible savings.
Key Data and Facts
Average water consumption Germany: approx. 125 litres/person/day. Shower: approx. 60-80 litres. Bath: approx. 150 litres. Toilet: approx. 30-40 litres/day.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to calculate Ihren Wasserverbrauch step by step: 1. Duschgewohnheiten enter -- Dauer in Minuten und Haeufigkeit pro week. Durchschnittliche Dusche verbraucht ca. 12-15 Liter/Minute. 2. Baden -- ein Vollbad verbraucht ca. 150-180 Liter. 3. Toilettenspuelungen -- ca. 6-9 Liter pro Spuelung (mit Spartaste 3-4 Liter). Durchschnittlich 5-7 Spuelungen pro day. 4. Waschmaschine -- ca. 50-60 Liter pro Waschgang (moderne Geraete ca. 40 Liter). 5. Geschirrspueler -- ca. 10-15 Liter pro Spuelgang (Handspuelen oft mehr). 6. Sonstiges: Haendewaschen, Zaehneputzen, Kochen, Trinken. 7. Ergebnis: Der Rechner zeigt Tages- und Jahresverbrauch. Deutscher average: ca. 125 Liter/Person/day. 8. Spartipps: Sparduschkopf (ca. 6-7 Liter/Minute statt 12-15), Spartaste an der Toilette, Waschmaschine voll beladen. Tipp: Durch Sparduschkopf und kuerzeres Duschen koennen Sie ca. 30-40 Liter taeglich sparen.
Calculation Example
8 min Duschen (12 l/min) taeglich = 96 l + 6 Toilettenspuelungen (7 l) = 42 l + Sonstiges 20 l = 158 l/day. average: 125 l.
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