Moon Township Municipal Authority

1700 Beaver Grade Rd   Ste 200
Moon Township, PA 15108
412-264-4300
Fax: 412-262-9482

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM
 

 

WATER CONSERVATION
Inside the House                                                                 
ACTIVITY STANDARD METHOD GALLONS USED WATER SAVING METHOD GALLONS USED
Toilet flushing 5-7 gallons per flush I 1/2 - 3 1/2 gallons per flush
Shower (water running) 7- 10 gallons per minute 2- 4 gallons per minute
Bath (full tub) 36- 50 gallons (conventional) 30-40 gallons (conventional)
Laundry Machine(full load) As much as 60 gallons (top loader) As much as 42 gallons (top loader)
Approximately 25 gallons (front loader)
Dishwasher 15 gallons normal load 7 1/2- 10 gallons normal load
Dishwashing by Hand 30 gallons tap running 10- 20 gallons w/ stopper in sink
Shaving 20 gallons tap running I -2 gallons water in sink
Brushing Teeth 10 gallons tap running I -2 pints water in cup or glass
Washing Hands 2 gallons tap running I -2 gallons tap running

During hot, dry conditions, general water consumption for bathing, laundry, and overall water usage increases.
ACTIVITY / PER PERSON ONE TIME EACH DAY GALLONS USED
(no water saving devices)
COMMENTS
BATH 36-50 GAL  
SHOWER (WATER RUNNING) 7-10 GAL. PER MINUTE.
  • The avg. shower = 12 to 15 min.; a 15 min. shower = up to 150 gallons.
  • Many people take longer than 15 min. showers.
  • Often, during the hot weather we shower more than one time per day.
LAUNDRY 60 GAL. (Top Loader - Full Load)
  • We wear many more washable fabrics in the hot weather.
  • We dry clean more in the cold months.
  • We change our clothing more often in the hot months.

Outside the House                                                                     
During dry conditions, customers generally water lawns and gardens more frequently. Also, usage due to washing cars, home maintenance, pools or playing in sprinklers, and general outside activities increases.
HOSE SIZE LBS. PRESSURE PER SQ. INCH TIME GALLONS USED
1/2 inch 60 1 hour 630
5/8 inch 60 1 hour 1,020
3/4 inch 60 1 hour 1,860