The provided pie charts illustrate the percentages of water consumed by residents for multiple purposes in 1980 and 2008.
Overall, it is clear that water was used mostly in the kitchen in 2008, while gardening showed the least consumption. In 1980, the bathroom had the highest share, whereas the toilet had the lowest. Water usage in activities like washing clothes and the toilet witnessed a small drop.
In 1980, the bathroom accounted for 25% of total consumption. Washing clothes made up 22% of water usage, and gardening registered 20%. On the other hand, kitchen work and using the toilet accounted for the lowest shares, standing at 15% and 18%, respectively.
By contrast, in 2008, the kitchen accounted for the largest proportion, at 30%, while gardening’s percentage fell significantly to 8%. There was a minimal increase in bathroom water use, representing 29%. Moreover, washing clothes and using the toilet decreased slightly to 19% and 14%, respectively.
