Bolinas Community Public Utility District
General Water Usage Information
| BCPUD Customer average for water usage per quarter is 2250
cubic feet. There are 7.48 gallons per cubic foot If you want to know what your quarterly average is, please check your water bills or call our office. Please click on the link below to find out how to read your meter. How To Read Your Meter Water Conservation Links: Eartheasy - Ideas for environmentally sustainable living California Water Service Co. - Other district with good water conservation advise. How to Conduct a Household Water Audit Cooperative Extension Service - University of Kentucky. Good source of daily water usages. House - Water Saver Home |
| Gallons Used - Conventional |
Gallons Used - Low Flow/Water Saving
|
| Toilet Flushing 5-7 gallons per flush |
1.5 - 3.5 gallons per flush |
| Shower 7-10 gallons per minute |
2-4 gallons per minute |
| Bath 36-50 gallons |
|
| Laundry 45-50 gallons per load |
12-17 gallons per load |
| Dishwasher 15 gallons per load |
7 gallons per load |
| Dishwashing by hand 30 gallons (tap
running) |
5-10 gallons (tap not running) |
| Brushing teeth 10 gallons (tap running) |
1-3 gallons (tap not running) |
| Garden Watering 630 gallons (1/2 inch hose running at 60 lbs per sq. inch for 1 hour) 1,020 gallons (5/8 inch hose running at 60 lbs per sq. inch for 1 hour) 1,860 gallons (3/4 inch hose running at 60 lbs per sq. inch for 1 hour) |