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Complete a water consumption table for your department / organisation 4.1.2/4.2.1/4.2.2/4.2.3

Find out and make a note of where your organisation's / department's water meter is situated and who is responsible for checking the readings.

In the table below list the activities your department or organisation that use water.
Where feasible measure, or estimate, the amount of water used daily.
Accompany the person who reads the meter and note readings

ACTIVITY AVERAGE FREQUENCY TOTAL DAILY Water Usage Average amounts
e.g. Flush toilet 9 litres 10 x per day 90 litres per day Taking a bath 80 litres
Taking a shower 30 litres
Flushing the toilet 9 litres
Washing face/hands 9 litres
Getting a drink 0.5 litres
Brushing teeth 10 litres
Dishwasher 50 litres/load
Washing machine 100 litres/load

Total weekly / monthly / quarterly meter readings:

For more information on water usage visit the Environmental Agency Website

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