Household Water Requirements

 

 

Health & Welfare:

 

-                     Personal usage should average 1,500 to 2,000 gallons per person per month

-                     Family of four – 6,000 to 8,000 per month

 

Landscape

 

-                     Lot size – 55 x 110 = 6,050 SF

-                     Reduced by footprint of house – 1,500 SF (Two Story)

  - 2,200 SF (One Story)

-                     Reduced by Driveway – 700 SF

-                     Reduced by Sidewalks – 250 SF

-                     Total landscaped area – 3,600 SF (Two Story) or 2,900 SF (One Story)

-                     Local lawns need 1 inch of water per week

-                     1 inch of water equals 600 gallons over 1,000 SF

-                     Landscaping requirements for One Story = 2.9 x 600 = 1,740 gal/week

-                     Landscaping requirements for Two Story = 3.6 x 600 =  2,160 gal/week

-                     Monthly requirements – One Story = 6,960 gallons

 - Two Story = 8,640 gallons

 

 

Monthly Water Usage Requirements

 

-                     Health & Welfare – Family of 4 = 6,000 to 8,000 gallons

-                     Landscape                                        = 6,960 to 8,640 gallons

-                     Total Usage                                        = 12,960 to 16,640 gallons