Welcome
Welcome to the City West Water Target 155 home water use calculator.
As dam levels continue to fall we’re asking everyone to target using
155 litres of water per day.
By answering some simple questions you can estimate how much water
people in your home are using each day, and see if you are on Target 155.
You will also receive tips that may help you to either achieve the
target or save even more water, based on the responses that you provide.
Hover your mouse over the tip for some tips to help you when answering questions
Are you on Target 155?
Bathroom
Toilet
When answering this question, please consider all members of your home and the total amount of times the toilet is flushed each day.
Toilet _n_
Dual flush refers to a toilet with two buttons for flushing – one for a full flush
and the other for a half flush.
The Victorian government introduced a standard 15 years ago, that means that any toilet installed since then uses a maximum of 6 litres
for a full flush and 3 litres for a half flush compared to the previous 11 and 5.5 litres.
Shower
When answering this question, please consider all members of your home and the total amount of showers taken each day.
If there is only one person in your home and they take a shower every second or third day select less than once.
Working out the average shower time is simple. Add up how long each person spends in the shower and then divide that by the number of people in your home that use the shower. This gives the average daily shower time. For example in our sample home, members one, two and three shower for ten, four and seven minutes respectively. Added together, our sample home members spend a total of 21 minutes in the shower. To get the average time we divide the total time (21 minutes) by the number of people in the home using the shower (three). So, 21 minutes, divided by three people gives us an average daily shower time of seven minutes.
Shower _n_
Not sure if you have a water saving showerhead? To find out place a 10 litre bucket under the showerhead next time you are in the shower and
turn the taps on to full pressure. If the bucket fills in less than a minute you have an inefficient showerhead and you should swap it for a
free water saving showerhead through our showerhead exchange program. If the bucket is not full after one minute, then you can feel confident
that you have a water saving showerhead. Visit
www.citywestwater.com for more information on our showerhead
exchange program.
Bath
If the bath is only used every second or third week, select less than once.
Basins
Flow restricting devices include flow restrictors or aerators that reduce the flow of water through the tap while maintaining adequate water pressure.
Laundry
Washing Machine
A front loader washing machine has a door at the front, whilst a top loader washing machine is opened from the top.
The Water Efficiency Labeling and Standards Scheme (WELS) rates a range of products for water efficiency,
helping Australian households to save water and money. Under the scheme, products can be registered and
labeled with their water efficiency rating in accordance with the standard set under the national
Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act 2005. The WELS water rating label is similar in
appearance to the energy rating label (which clothes washing machines and dishwashers must also carry).
The label shows:
- A zero to six star rating that allows a quick comparative assessment of the product’s water efficiency.
The more stars on the label the more water efficient the product.
- A figure showing the water consumption flow of the product based on laboratory tests.
The WELS label replaces the voluntary water conservation rating 'AAAAA' label endorsed by the Water Services
Association of Australia. Visit www.waterrating.gov.au.
If the washing machine is only used every second or third week, select less than once.
Sink
If the laundry sink is only used every second or third week, select less than once.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
If the dishwasher is only used every second or third week, select less than once.
Sink
Flow restricting include flow restrictors or aerators that reduce the flow of water through the tap while maintaining adequate water pressure.
Insinkerator
Cleaning
If you only mop the floor every second or third week, or use less than a full bucket when you mop, select less than once.
Outdoor
Gardens
Under stage 3a water restrictions residential gardens are only allowed to be watered using tap water, twice a
week, at specified times. Please see the stage 3a water restrictions information found on
www.citywestwater.com.au.
Under stage 3a water restrictions using a sprinkler is prohibited. Please refer to the stage 3a water restrictions
information found on
www.citywestwater.com.au.
Under stage 3a water restrictions watering times using tap water, are limited to a two hour maximum, twice a week, at specified times. Please refer to the stage 3a water restrictions information found on
www.citywestwater.com.au.
Swimming Pool
Spa
Other
Greywater
Greywater is household wastewater from the bath, shower, bathroom and laundry wash basins and washing machine. Greywater is a valuable resource that can be used for watering the garden. Greywater does not include wastewater from the swimming pool or toilet, as this water can pose health and environmental risks. Kitchen wastewater is not recommended for use as greywater due to the high levels of fats, greases and detergents found in it. There are several ways that greywater can be collected, from a simple bucket collecting the warm up water in the shower to more complex storage and treatment options. For a full list of greywater treatment systems approved by the Environment Protection Authority please visit their website at
www.epa.vic.gov.au.
Rainwater
Totals
Target water use 155 per person per day
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This Target 155 water use calculator is designed
to provide you with a guide on how to achieve the residential water use
target of 155 litres per person per day. The calculations focus on the
many and varied water using appliances in the home. As such the
calculated figures may not exactly match your actual household water
consumption.
Tips
Based on the responses you have provided, here are some great water
saving ideas that are easy to incorporate into your everyday life.
Thank you for completing this calculator. If you make any changes
to your home’s water use, you may like to try this calculator again
to see what savings you have made and how you compare to target
155.