How Much Water Does One Person Drink?

The average person drinks 8 cups per day, equaling to 1/2 gallon per day and 182.5 gallons per year.
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How Much Water Do We Use At Home?

Estimated residential water use is calculated based on information provided in the following sources:
1.“How We Use Water.” EPA, Environmental Protection Agency, 5 Feb. 2018, www.epa.gov/watersense/how-we-use-water.
2. “Residential Water Use Trends and Implications for Conservation Policy.” Residential Water Use Trends and Implications for
Conservation Policy, Legislative Analyst’s Office, 8 Mar. 2017, https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3611.