Average potable water consumption?

[villages07]

We are a full time, 2 person household, with what I consider to be very average water use...no excessive showers or laundry. Our potable water consumption seems to average about 3,000 gallons per month, more when we have visitors.

On another thread, one person listed their consumption for 2 persons at about the same 3,000 level.

Is this what you have found to be average? How about a one person household?

The reason for asking is we have the Nova water filtration system and have been figuring on doing filter replacement annually, but, we now learn the filters are supposed to be replaced at 26K gallons...which is a little over 2,000 gallons a month. This spurred a discussion on what is average consumption.

We just had our filters replaced after 1 year and Bob's son said the first filter was among the dirtiest he has seen.

[pooh]

Just took a look at older bills and seems we are all over the place....from 2500 to over 10000 gallons. The 2500 was just Mike and myself, the 10000 was when the spa was a problem and it was filled over and over trying to get the problem solved. When my sister was with us this winter, close to 5000.

When the first set of Nova filters were replaced, they were indeed dirty. Set replaced in November was dirty, but not at all like those first ones.
We replace them once a year and have had no problems.

[billethkid]

3000 to 3500 for the two of us.
My wife is one who gets the urge to run the washing machine when an item of clothing hits the hamper.
Ditto on the dishwasher.
Just kidding (a little).

[Gerald]

you can save lots of water if you want to conserve. The real point is that most people do not think about it until they get a bill. Then for one or two days watch the water after that ,well you get the idea

[Carla B]

Around 1800 to 2000 gallons per month normal use for two persons. Use to live on a boat with 110 gallons capacity so are mindful of water usage.

[HimandMe]

We put a R/O in just for drinking water as I have digestive issues. The first of six filters is see through and in three weeks it was a filthy dark yellow color. Yuk. I'm supposed to change it once a year? I think every few months sounds more appropriate at least for the first one.

[Bogie Shooter]

The Utilities serving the residents of The Villages are:
•Village Center Service Area (Lake County and District 1 in Sumter County) is owned by Village Center Community Development District.
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Little Sumter Service Area
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North Sumter County Utility Dependent District
http://districtgov.org/departments/Utilities/NSCUDD%20Rates%20and%20Fee%20Schedule%202015.pdf

More information can be found at:
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[jimbo2012]

Hi, I have seen dozens of water bills since I started installing the Nova Water systems 3 1/2 years ago.

I've have personally seen bills of 1,600 to 3,500 gallons monthly, it really depends on you lifestyle.

the average is 2,000-2,500 gallons per month.

Also if you have a pool or spa, it will be a bit more.

I have a pool & spa, we used 2,490 last month,
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=4acc385339&view=att&th=15461b482873e233&attid=0.1&disp=safe&zw

However, the month before I emptied my pool (I do that every spring) and my bill was over 5500 gal.

But the pool is Crystal clear and reflects the blue sky.

As an aside, several clients did in fact empty their pools and were amazed at the clarity difference from the unfiltered tap water first used.

As to the Coconut carbon filter capacity you are correct at 26,000, it's time to change out.

It is possible to push that 26K limit perhaps a few thousand gallons but the filter will not be operating at 100% efficiency.

A good analogy is like changing the oil & filter on your car, you can exceed the recommended mileage .............but :ohdear:

Lastly, because this filter is so efficient, you no longer need to buy any refrig filters any longer (like every 3-4 months when the lite comes on!), savings equate to the cost of changing the Nova Filters out.


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[biker1]

I, and several of my neighbors, use a carbon block BB20 filter that is factory rated at 40K gallons assuming 2 ppm of chlorine. Our chlorine level is approximately 1.5 ppm. There is still no chlorine leakage at approximately 50K gallons. Carbon block filters, assuming they are protected by a sediment filter, only need to be changed when they start leaking chlorine. This is easily tested for and is the only way you know when the carbon is no longer adsorbing chlorine. Changing prematurely, just like oil changes, is a waste of money.

Hi, I have seen dozens of water bills since I started installing the Nova Water systems 3 1/2 years ago.

I've have personally seen bills of 1,600 to 3,500 gallons monthly, it really depends on you lifestyle.

the average is 2,000-2,500 gallons per month.

Also if you have a pool or spa, it will be a bit more.

I have a pool & spa, we used 2,490 last month,
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=4acc385339&view=att&th=15461b482873e233&attid=0.1&disp=safe&zw

However, the month before I emptied my pool (I do that every spring) and my bill was over 5500 gal.

But the pool is Crystal clear and reflects the blue sky.

As an aside, several clients did in fact empty their pools and were amazed at the clarity difference from the unfiltered tap water first used.

As to the Coconut carbon filter capacity you are correct at 26,000, it's time to change out.

It is possible to push that 26K limit perhaps a few thousand gallons but the filter will not be operating at 100% efficiency.

A good analogy is like changing the oil & filter on your car, you can exceed the recommended mileage .............but :ohdear:

Lastly, because this filter is so efficient, you no longer need to buy any refrig filters any longer (like every 3-4 months when the lite comes on!), savings equate to the cost of changing the Nova Filters out.


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[jimbo2012]

Biker you have a water softener, with redox?

what is the micron rating of that carbon?

What type of carbon?

Secondly chlorine is not the only element to be concerned about.

[biker1]

5 micron and chlorine is the only thing I am concerned about because of the taste and smell issues.

what is the micron rating of that carbon?

Secondly chlorine is not the only element to be concerned about.

[biker1]

No, I don't. I have a BB20 5 micron carbon block filter made from coconut shell. I encourage people to install them if they are unhappy with the smell and taste of the water. They do a nice job of adsorbing the chlorine, which isn't really needed once water is delivered to your house. It, or some other disinfectant, is needed before the water gets to your house.

Biker you have a water softener, with redox?

what is the micron rating of that carbon?

What type of carbon?

Secondly chlorine is not the only element to be concerned about.