Average Household Water Use in Edmonton
How does your water usage compare to the average Edmonton household? Compare your results to the average and then review the information in this section to reduce your water usage.
The average single family Edmonton household:
- has 2.4 people in it
- consumes 18.5 cubic metres (18,500) litres per month
- uses 230 litres/person/day for indoor and outdoor use
- pays ~$26 per month for water usage (not including fixed fees or sewage charges)
The graph below shows how and where the average household uses water. Showers, baths, and toilet flushing are the biggest indoor uses for water. In the summer, residential water use can increase up to 50%, mostly due to lawn watering.
Average Annual Water Costs by Category
To reduce you annual water costs, consider installing water efficient fixtures and appliances.
Note: Costs are based on 2008 water consumption costs only and exclude surcharges and other fees.
Average Monthly Water Bill
The average monthly water bill increases in the summer months due to outdoor water use. The January bill is usually high because of holiday activity in December.
Contact
Email: water@epcor.ca