ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -On average in the US, water use at home (water from the tap, toilet, dishwasher, etc.) adds up to about 138 gallons per household per day, or 60 gallons per person per day.

Detailed explanation-2: -The average American family uses more than 300 gallons of water per day at home. Roughly 70 percent of this use occurs indoors. In addition, there are other miscellaneous uses of water in the house which may be very significant, depending on the degree of water conservation by the household.

Detailed explanation-3: -Here’s where it goes. From cooling power plants to quenching thirst and growing crops, water is part of everything we do.

Detailed explanation-4: -That means a family of four will use around 500 litres of water every single day! Without knowing, our daily habits start to add up which can result in a large monthly bill, especially when there are multiple people living under one roof.