Table 2. Domestic water consumption of typical home in Akron, Ohio, during the 1960's (Todd, 1970).

Water Use	Percent of Total
Flushing wastes	41%
Bathing	37%
Kitchen	6%
Drinking	5%
Washing clothes	4%
House cleaning	3%
Watering lawns	3%
Washing cars	1%

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