Image by Steve Johnson found on Prexels
Residential water use across the United States continues to fluctuate due to 🌆 population growth, 🌦️ changing climates, 🚿 irrigation habits, and the adoption of 💡 water-saving technologies.
📊 According to recent studies by Sustainable Waters, Circle of Blue, and the Pacific Institute, the five states (and districts) with the highest per capita residential water use today are:
• 🏜️ Utah: 167 gallons per person per day
• 🏛️ Washington, D.C.: 125 gallons per person per day
• 🏔️ Colorado: 111 gallons per person per day
• 🌲 Washington (state): 111 gallons per person per day
• 🌴 Louisiana: 104 gallons per person per day
🗣️ “However, this list only reflects residential water use,” notes Klaus Reichardt, CEO and Founder of Waterless Co., Inc. “States such as California, Texas, and Florida actually consume far more water overall—largely because of their extensive 🌾 agricultural and 🏭 industrial sectors, not just household demand.”
📉 Reichardt adds that one encouraging trend often goes unnoticed: since 2000, per capita water use has declined across most U.S. states. He credits this progress to several key factors:
• 🚽 Broader adoption of water-efficient products and technologies such as no-water urinals
• 🏘️ State and local conservation programs that promote reduced consumption
• 💼 Economic shifts away from water-intensive industries
🏙️ Cities such as Denver, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, and Las Vegas illustrate the impact of these efforts.
🗣️ “From 2000 to 2020, these cities reduced per capita water use by as much as 47 percent,” Reichardt explains. “Over two decades, they’ve implemented bold water efficiency measures—and the results speak for themselves.”
🔮 Looking ahead, Reichardt cautions that this positive trend could face new challenges.
🧠 “The rapid growth of AI data centers nationwide could quickly reverse some of these gains. Even a small AI facility can use up to 100 million gallons of water per day for cooling.”
🌟 Still, he remains optimistic:
💬 “The good news is that many of these data centers are already working to reclaim water, reduce consumption, or even eliminate water use altogether. This suggests we are experiencing a temporary setback, a bump in the road, that innovation will soon help us overcome.”
🏢 About Waterless
Waterless Co., Inc. is a family-run business founded in 1991 and is a leader in promoting water efficiency 💧. Based in Vista, CA, the company's product range includes various waterless urinals for home 🏠 and commercial 🏢 settings, liquid plumbing solutions 🧪, and cost-saving accessories 💰—reflecting their focus on sustainability 🌱 and innovation 🔧 in water-saving technologies.
📬 Contact Information
Waterless Co. Inc.
1050 Joshua Way
Vista, CA 92081 USA
📞 800.244.6364
📧 sales@waterless.com
