How much water does Melbourne use a day?

162 litres per person per day
Residential water use across Melbourne was 162 litres per person per day in 2018/19. This is only one litre more than the previous 2017/18 and 2016/17 average of 161 litres per person per day despite drier conditions for much of the year.

What is the standard water consumption per person per day?

The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine determined that an adequate daily fluid intake is: About 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day for men. About 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids a day for women.

How much freshwater does Melbourne have?

Drinking water supply Melbourne’s water supply comprises 10 storage reservoirs across Melbourne and its surrounds with a total capacity of 1,812 billion litres. Water in these storages is sourced mostly from protected catchments in the Yarra Ranges, forested areas located in national parks, and state forests.

How much water does Melbourne use a year?

Each year, 18,500 million litres of mains water is used in the municipality.

Who is the biggest consumer of water in Melbourne?

City West Water, which covers Melbourne’s CBD and western suburbs, had by far the largest number of major water users, with 104 in the top 200.

Is Melbourne water safe to drink?

After leaving our reservoirs, water is purified at our water treatment plants so it is safe to drink. Most of our water needs very little treatment, but water from open catchments is fully treated to meet strict water quality guidelines.

Is Melbourne water back to normal?

The water for all customers is now safe to drink. Water treatment operations at Melbourne Water’s Silvan Dam have returned to normal. It is recommended that customers flush internal taps for two minutes to draw fresh water into their internal plumbing.

How much water does a family of 4 use per year?

What is Average? The water industry estimates that an average person uses 3,000 gallons of water monthly, so a family of 4 would use 12,000 gallons for bathing, cooking, washing, recreation and watering. But a lot of factors come into play when calculating average use.

Who uses the most water in Australia?

South Australian households
South Australian households spent the most on water, at $3.91 per kilolitre of water consumed.

How many litres of water does Melbourne use per day?

Residential water use across Melbourne was 162 litres per person per day in 2018/19. This is only be litre more than the previous 2017/18 and 2016/17 average of 161 litres per person per day despite drier conditions for much of the year. We each just need to use seven litres less each day – that’s less than a bucket of water.

What is the average water bill in Victoria?

Based on average consumption of 150kL p.a. Averages and bill change amounts may not reconcile due to rounding. Based on average consumption rates for each water business. Averages and bill change amounts may not reconcile due to rounding.

What’s the outlook for the water supply in Melbourne?

The outlook is based on storage levels in Melbourne’s water supply system as of late November each year, taking into account factors like rainfall, water orders from the Victorian Desalination Plant, and water conservation behaviours.

Where can I find information about Melbourne’s Water storage?

Find details about Melbourne’s water storage levels, including rainfall at our catchment areas, flow into our reservoirs, Melbourne’s total water use and data for specific reservoirs. You can also access data for the week or a specific day.