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Average household water usage per person per day in England and Wales from 2016 to 2024 (in liters per day)

Characteristic	Water usage in liters per day
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2025

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United Kingdom (England, Wales)

Survey time period

FY 2016 to FY 2024

Supplementary notes

Figures are for financial year ended March
Figures have been rounded.
Statistic has been compiled from multiple annual reports

The source did not provide publication date. The release date has been set as date of website access.

Due to a methodology change, per capita consumption (PCC) data is not comparable with previous years. The new PCC methodology is now used by all water companies.

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The average person in England and Wales used roughly *** liters of water per day as of 2024. This means that a household of four could potentially use more than *** liters of water a day. Portsmouth Water customers had the highest daily water usage in England and Wales in 2023, at *** liters per person.

Metered and un-metered water usage

The amount of water consumed by households can vary depending on whether the customer has a water meter installed. On average, households in England and Wales with a water meter consumed around ** liters less per person than those without a water meter. While most homes have traditional water meters, smart water meters have been rolled out since 2016. These allow customers to track water usage, save money, and allow water companies to detect leaks.

What uses the most water in UK homes?

The average water consumption of household appliances varies greatly, with some using significantly more than others. A full bath uses the largest amount of water by far, at approximately ** liters. This is ** liters more than the average washing machine cycle. Meanwhile, a dishwasher on an eco-setting can noticeably reduce water consumption when compared with a regular cycle.