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Do you know how much water is used for different activities at home? Below is a pie chart showing the percentage breakdown of water use for each activity in a typical household.
PUB Household Water Consumption Study in 2024/2025
The latest household water consumption study conducted by PUB from 2024 to 2025, involving about 400 households, found that showering, flushing, kitchen and laundry remain the largest water-consuming activities in homes, accounting for about 80% of total household water use.
There is potential for households to use water more efficiently in their daily chores, and make every drop count.
Singapore’s water demand is expected to double by 2065, with the non-domestic sector expected to account for two-thirds of this demand. The impact of climate change will also stress our limited water resources. With growing water needs, it is imperative for businesses and industries to prioritise water efficiency and embrace sustainable water management practices, to ensure a sustainable and resilient water supply for Singapore.
To ensure water resilience, businesses and industries can also do their part to manage water demand. Over the years, PUB has worked closely with them, with the support of government grants, to implement water-recycling projects that successfully helped businesses become more water-efficient.
