A single member household uses an average of 54 cubic meters of water annually in the United Kingdom. This figure almost doubled when there were two members per household and increased to approximately 191 cubic meters within a household of five. In terms of daily use, a single person household used an estimated 149 liters per day, with water usage amounting to 276 liters per day when two people lived at home.
Baths consume the most water
There are many household appliances that use water, such as dishwashers, washing machines or toilets, and each uses varying amounts. However, it is baths that use the largest quantity. On average, a bath consumes 80 liters of water per use. In comparison, a shower uses 46 liters per use.
Household water bills
The average household water bill in the UK differs from company to company. In 2018, customers of water supply and sewerage utility Wessex Water paid on average 245 British pounds for their water bill. This was the most expensive in the UK. Water bills were on average cheapest for customers of Southern Water, at an estimated 158 British pounds. Southern Water covers areas of East Kent, Sussex, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Annual water usage in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2019, by number of people living at home (in cubic meters)*
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Consumer Council for Water. (April 16, 2018). Annual water usage in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2019, by number of people living at home (in cubic meters)* [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 07, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/827267/average-household-water-usage-united-kingdom-uk/
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