Queensland Water Commission: Target 140

Water usage survey

Bathroom

  • When shaving, do you:
    • A. Partly fill the sink and rinse
    • B. Fill the sink and rinse
    • C. Leave the tap running
    • D. Shave in the shower

 

  • How long do you generally spend in the shower?
    • A. 2-3 minutes
    • B. 3-4 minutes
    • C. 4-6 minutes
    • D. 6 + minutes

 

  • Do you have a:
    • A. Dual flush toilet
    • B. Single flush toilet
    • C. A leaking toilet

Kitchen

  • Do you wash your vegetables:
    • A. In a bowl filled with water (then reuse the water on the garden)
    • B. In a plugged sink
    • C. Under a small amount of running water
    • D. Under running water

 

  • Before washing the dishes (in a sink or dishwasher) do you:
    • A. Scrape dishes
    • B. Rinse dishes

Laundry

  • When do you use the washing machine?
    • A. Only with a full load
    • B. Sometimes with a full load
    • C. Regardless of the load size

Garden

  • What type of plants do you have in your garden?
    • A. Only drought tolerant plants
    • B. Some drought tolerant plants
    • C. No drought tolerant plants

 

  • When watering do you use:
    • A. Rainwater
    • B. Greywater
    • C. Town water

 

  • Do you mulch your garden?
    • A. Yes
    • B. No