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Household Setup

How many people live in your household?

To calculate an accurate footprint, we need to know how many people share your home.

๐Ÿ‘ค1 Person
๐Ÿ‘ฅ2 People
๐Ÿ‘จ‍๐Ÿ‘ฉ‍๐Ÿ‘ฆ3 People
๐Ÿ‘จ‍๐Ÿ‘ฉ‍๐Ÿ‘ง‍๐Ÿ‘ฆ4 People
๐Ÿ 5 People
๐Ÿก6+ People
Indoor Water

How long do you leave your bathroom faucets running each day?

Include brushing your teeth, shaving, and washing hands.

โฑ๏ธUnder 5 Min
๐Ÿชฅ5 to 10 Min
๐Ÿšฐ10 to 20 Min
โณOver 20 Min
Indoor Water

Do you have Low-Flow bathroom faucets?

๐ŸšฐStandard Faucet~2.2 gal/min
๐ŸŒฟLow-Flow Faucet~1.5 gal/min
Indoor Water

How long are the showers in your home?

Average time per person, per day.

โฑ๏ธUnder 5 Min
๐Ÿšฟ5 to 10 Min
๐Ÿงผ11 to 15 Min
๐ŸŽถOver 15 Min
Indoor Water

What type of showerheads do you use?

๐ŸšฟStandard Flow~2.5 gal/min
๐ŸŒฟLow-Flow (Eco)~1.5 gal/min
Indoor Water

What type of toilets are in your home?

Older toilets can use up to 3x as much water per flush.

๐ŸšฝStandard / OlderPre-1994
๐Ÿ’งLow-Flow / Dual FlushModern HE
Indoor Water

Do you flush every time you pee?

๐ŸŒŠFlush Every Time
๐ŸŸก"Let it Mellow"
Indoor Water

How long do you run the kitchen sink?

Include washing vegetables, filling pots, and rinsing dishes.

โฑ๏ธUnder 5 Min
๐Ÿšฐ5 to 15 Min
๐Ÿณ15 to 30 Min
๐Ÿ‘จ‍๐ŸณOver 30 Min
Indoor Water

Do you have a Low-Flow kitchen aerator?

๐ŸšฐStandard Faucet
๐ŸŒฟLow-Flow Faucet
Indoor Water

How do you primarily wash your dishes?

๐ŸงฝHand Wash
๐Ÿฝ๏ธDishwasher
๐ŸฅกSingle-Use / Eat Out
Indoor Water

How many loads of laundry are done each week?

๐Ÿ‘•1 to 2 Loads
๐Ÿงบ3 to 5 Loads
๐Ÿ‘–6 to 8 Loads
๐Ÿ”๏ธ9+ Loads
Indoor Water

What type of washing machine do you use?

๐ŸงบStandard MachineTop-Load
โœจHigh-Efficiency (HE)Front-Load
Indoor Water

Do you use a Greywater System?

A system that recycles water from sinks/showers for flushing toilets or irrigation.

โŒNo System
โ™ป๏ธYes, We Recycle
Outdoor Water

How do you water your lawn or garden?

๐ŸšซI Don't Water
๐ŸšฟHand Hose / Manual
๐Ÿ“ฑSmart Sprinkler
โฑ๏ธStandard Timer
Outdoor Water

Do you capture water with a Rain Barrel?

โŒNo
๐Ÿ›ข๏ธYes, I Capture Rain
Outdoor Water

Do you have an outdoor swimming pool?

Uncovered pools lose hundreds of gallons to evaporation during the summer.

๐ŸŒณNo Pool
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธYes, Kept Covered
๐ŸŠYes, Uncovered
Outdoor Water

How do you wash your vehicle?

๐ŸšถNo Car / Never Wash
๐Ÿš—Commercial Car Wash(They recycle water)
๐ŸชฃWash in Driveway
Virtual Water

How many miles do you drive per week?

It takes nearly a gallon of water to extract, refine, and transport a single gallon of gasoline.

๐ŸšฒUnder 50 Miles
๐Ÿš—50 to 150 Miles
๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธ150 to 300 Miles
โ›ฝOver 300 Miles
Virtual Water

What is your home's primary energy source?

โšกStandard Utility Power
โ˜€๏ธSolar / Green Energy
Virtual Water

How often do you shop for new clothes/goods?

โ™ป๏ธMinimalThrift / Reuse
๐Ÿ›’AverageReplace when needed
๐Ÿ›๏ธFrequentLatest trends
Virtual Water

Do you actively recycle?

Select all that apply in your household.

๐Ÿ“ฐPaper / Cardboard
๐ŸฅคPlastics
๐ŸพGlass / Cans
Virtual Water

How would you describe your household's diet?

Agriculture is the largest consumer of freshwater globally. Meat production requires exponentially more water than plants.

๐Ÿฅ—Vegan / VegetarianPlant-based
๐Ÿฝ๏ธAverage AmericanMixed diet
๐ŸฅฉMeat HeavyMeat with every meal
Virtual Water

Do you have a Dog or Cat?

Producing pet food adds a significant amount to your virtual water footprint.

โŒNo Pets
๐ŸถYes, We Have Pets

Your Footprint Profile

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Direct Water
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Hidden gallons used globally to support your lifestyle.