Band 6+: Two pie-charts show the amount of water used in one country in 1988 and 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Two pie charts compare the water consumption in a particular country in the 1988 and 2008

Between 1988 and 2008, there were noticeable decreases in the proportion of water used for washing clothes, and toilets. In 1988, kitchen use accounted for 15% of total domestic water usage, but this figure dropped to 7% in 2008.Per head, water consumption for toilents was also down by 18% in 19988 to 14% decades later

In contrast, other areas saw increase in water usage. The most significant rise was in garden use, which grew from 25% in 1988 to 29% in 2008, making it the highest category by the end of the period.

Bathroom water consumption also the figure rising from 22% to 28%. Additionally, kitchen water use increased notably from 15% to 22%, indicating a growing demand for water in cooking dishwashing and food preparation.

Overall, while some domestic ware uses become more efficient or less common, other areas especially garden and bathroom usage saw notable increase, indicating a shift in household water consumption priorities.