Water Usage Calculator

Want to save water and money? Concerned about the environment?

Our water usage calculator estimates your annual water consumption based on your answers to questions regarding water use in and around the home. 

We then provide you with a plan to reduce your water consumption and help the environment of the Lower Hunter region.

Remember Water Wise Rules are actions to help save water outdoors.
Bathroom

Bathroom

Maximum 5

Enter the names of the residents below

2 On average, how many minutes each day does each resident of your household spend in the shower?

Do you have a water-saving shower head?

3 Do you have a water-saving shower head?

What type of toilet/s do you have?

5 What type of toilet/s do you have?

Does your toilet leak?

6 Does your toilet leak?

Do you have tap aerators or flow restrictors on your bathroom sink?

7 Do you have tap aerators or flow restrictors on your bathroom sink?

Do you usually leave the tap running when brushing your teeth?

8 Do you usually leave the tap running when brushing your teeth?

Does your bathroom tap drip?

9 Does your bathroom tap drip?

Kitchen

Kitchen

Do you have a dishwasher?

1 Do you have a dishwasher?

Do you have tap aerators or flow restrictors on your kitchen sink?

2 Do you have tap aerators or flow restrictors on your kitchen sink?

Does your kitchen tap drip?

4 Does your kitchen tap drip?

Laundry

Laundry

Leave empty if unknown
What type of washing machine do you have?

3 What type of washing machine do you have?

Does your laundry tap drip?

5 Does your laundry tap drip?

Lawn / Garden

Lawn / Garden

1 On average, how often do you water your lawn?

In spring/summer
In autumn/winter

2 On average, how often do you water your garden?

In spring/summer
In autumn/winter
Do you have a rainwater tank?

4 Do you have a rainwater tank?

Does your outside tap drip?

5 Does your outside tap drip?

Pool

Pool

Do you have a pool?

1 Do you have a pool?

On average, how often do you top up your pool?

2 On average, how often do you top up your pool?

In spring/summer
In autumn/winter
Car / Boat

Car / Boat

On average, how often does each car get washed at your property?
On average, how often does each boat get washed at your property?

Results

Your Water Usage

Your water usage over a 12 month period is calculated below.

Your Usage (%) Your Usage (kL) Typical Customer Usage (kL)
Total 100% 0 0

Water Savings Tips

Disclaimer:

The water usage calculator is designed to guide you in reducing your water consumption. The calculations focus on the many and varied water-using appliances in the home. As such, the figures may not exactly match your actual household water consumption.