Promoting Resource Efficiency in Small & Medium size ... - UNEP
Promoting Resource Efficiency in Small & Medium size ... - UNEP
Promoting Resource Efficiency in Small & Medium size ... - UNEP
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Years manufactured Gravity tank style Flush valve style<br />
Pre-1977 5.0 – 7.0 gpf 4.5 – 5.0 gpf<br />
1977 to mid 1990s 3.5 (some 5.0 gpf) 3.5 gpf<br />
Mid 1990s 1.6 gpf maximum 1.6 gpf maximum<br />
2003 + best <strong>in</strong> class 1.3 gpf maximum 1.3 gpf maximum<br />
Table 62: Typical water consumption for toilets<br />
Type<br />
No. of uses per day per person<br />
Male<br />
Female<br />
Duration per use<br />
Shower Varies Varies 5 m<strong>in</strong>utes<br />
Wash bas<strong>in</strong> and<br />
kitchen s<strong>in</strong>ks<br />
2.5 2.5 9 seconds<br />
Table 63: Typical water consumption for showers and wash bas<strong>in</strong>s<br />
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