 COVENTRY INDICATORS - ENVIRONMENTAL
Domestic Water Consumption
 The
amount of domestic water consumed is an important sustainability indicator because water
is a limited natural resource. Over use will decrease the quality of water available and
affect the variety of wildlife and number of species in our waterways.
Domestic use of water in
the Severn Trent Water region is increasing. The amount of water used by each person every
day increased from 128 litres to 137 litres between 1994 and 1998. This increase is mainly
due to the increasing number of domestic appliances in the home, such as dishwashers and
washing machines.
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