In the United States, the average person uses approximately 82 to 101.5 gallons of water per day at home. This translates to about 30,000 to 37,000 gallons of water per year per person.

• The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates about 82 gallons per person per day in the household, which totals roughly 29,930 gallons annually

• Other sources note the average daily use can be around 90 to 101.5 gallons per person, leading to an annual usage of approximately 32,850 to 37,048 gallons

• Household water use includes drinking, cooking, bathing, toilet flushing, laundry, lawn watering, and leaks, with indoor use accounting for about 70% of total household water consumption

Thus, the typical American uses on the order of 30,000 to 37,000 gallons of water per year at home.