Activity 2.2.1- My Water Use

An average of three water bills:

2,244+2,992+2,244= 7,480 gallons/month on average

Per person per month use:

7,480/3 (people)= 831 

Per person per day amount of water use (on average):

831/30 (days)= 27.7 or (rounded to) 28 

Home Water Works Calculator

https://home-water-works.org/calculator

Calculated per day use= 53 gallons

Water Management District

https://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/conservation/water-use-calculator

Estimated calculated household water use= 159

159/3= 43 gallons per person per day

Water use explained:

There is no doubt that these results are better than someone's, and maybe even worse than another's. When answering the questions to give the calculator a better estimate, I realized that we do not have a lot of utilities that other households might that really require more water usage. For one, we don't have a pool, so that eliminates the water use it takes to constantly be draining and refilling when needed, not to mention the upkeep/maintenance it might require during the week or month. Another factor that contributes to our lower numbers is the fact that we don't have a dishwasher. Those with a dishwasher usually rinse it in the sink first, and proceed to turn the washer on as it continues to run for a while. I will also shamelessly admit, we don't use the water hose often, or at all for that matter because of our already dead grass that is beyond saving at this point. We never water the grass, but we do, however, have a cluster of plants in the backyard that we may water a few times throughout the week (if my grandma remembers). Therefore, our main water usage lies within the showers and bathroom visits throughout the day and week. 

Compared to the average estimate given for a household of three, the average water usage should roughly be around 46 gallons. The results weren't as far off as I thought, at least from each other, since they were only distinguished by a 10-gallon difference. Although both calculators gave an answer that was right within the standard ballpark, our average was still lower. Which definitely isn't a bad thing, and it makes sense once I address the difference in utilities our house may have in comparison to others. But then again, some might even tend to work harder to preserve more than we unconsciously do.