The pie chart illustrates how water was used by households in 1999.
Overall, toilets accounted for the largest proportion of water consumption, whereas other uses represented the smallest share. It is also noticeable that most water was consumed in bathroom-related activities.
In detail, toilets made up the highest percentage at 24%. Showers were the second largest category, accounting for 20%, followed closely by faucets at 19%. Water used for clothes washers constituted 17% of the total.
By contrast, water lost through leaks represented 12%, while other uses comprised the remaining 8%, making it the least significant category.
