What is the average water consumption for a family of 2?

Table of Contents:

1. What is the average water consumption for a family of 2?
2. How long will 50 gallons of drinking water last?
3. What is the best container to store water in?
4. What should you store water in long term?
5. How long can you store water in plastic bottles?
6. How long can bottled water be stored at room temperature?

What is the average water consumption for a family of 2?

Estimates vary, but, on average, each person uses about 80-100 gallons of water per day, for indoor home uses. Are you surprised that the largest use of household water is to flush the toilet, and after that, to take showers and baths?

How long will 50 gallons of drinking water last?

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How long with the Ultimate 500 gallon Water Tank last your family?
# of family members	1 gallon per day	3 gallons per day
8	63 days	21 days
9	56 days	19 days
10	50 days	17 days

What is the best container to store water in?

The safest plastic containers to hold water are polyethylene-based plastics, or plastics #1, #2, and #4. All food-grade plastics are made of High-density polyethylene (HDPE) #2.

What should you store water in long term?

You'll need a safe container in which to store it. The general guideline is to use food-grade plastic bottles. You can also use glass bottles so long as they haven't stored non-food items. Stainless steel is another option, but you won't be able to treat your stored water with chlorine, as it corrodes steel.

How long can you store water in plastic bottles?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which regulates the bottled water industry, does not require a shelf life for bottled water. Bottled water can be used indefinitely if stored properly, but we recommend no more than two years for non-carbonated water, and one year for sparkling water.

How long can bottled water be stored at room temperature?

Have bottled water stored in a designated area, and make sure it meets general water storage requirements—at room temperature and not in direct sunlight. If you are storing bottled water for emergency purposes, it is recommended to keep spring water stored for no more than one year!