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Water Usage Comparison Calculator
Compare current and efficient shower flow under identical people and duration assumptions, then expose daily water, monthly cubic meters saved, monthly bill benefit, fixture cost, and horizon net result.
Current daily household water-
Efficient daily household water-
Monthly water saving (m3)-
Monthly water and sewer saving-
Simple fixture payback-
Gross bill saving through horizon-
Net benefit after fixture cost-
Decision view
Current versus efficient shower streams
Current versus efficient shower streamsTwo shower-flow paths share the same duration and non-shower demand before saved volume becomes bill savings.
Exact scenario comparisonEfficient shower flow (liters per minute) changes while all other entered assumptions remain constant.
| Efficient shower flow (liters per minute) | Current daily household water | Efficient daily household water | Monthly water saving (m3) | Monthly water and sewer saving | Simple fixture payback | Gross bill saving through horizon | Net benefit after fixture cost |
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How to use Water Usage Comparison Calculator
- Measure current flow and verify the efficient fixture rating.
- Hold shower duration and non-shower use equal for a like-for-like comparison.
- Review comfort, installation, hot-water energy, and actual post-installation use.
Calculator guide
Understanding Water Usage Comparison Calculator
An efficient shower fixture changes only the shower portion of household water demand. This comparison keeps non-shower use constant and translates saved volume into bill savings and payback.
Calculation method
How the calculation works
Compare current and efficient shower flow while holding people, shower duration, and all non-shower water constant, then convert saved volume into bill savings and payback. Calculate shower demand under each flow, add the same non-shower daily use to both, convert the difference to monthly cubic meters, multiply by the combined tariff, and compare with equipment cost.
Retrofit verification
Check the fixture after installation
Rated flow and realized savings can differ.
Worked situations
Practical examples
- Reducing flow from 10 to 6.5 L/min saves 3.5 liters for every shower minute.
- Monthly volume saving is daily difference times an average month divided by 1,000.
- Simple payback uses water and sewer savings only.
Better inputs
Useful tips
- Also value hot-water energy when data is available.
- Test whether users take longer showers after the retrofit.
- Use the marginal water-and-sewer rate where appropriate.
Before relying on the result
Limitations and common mistakes
- Shower duration and household behavior are held constant.
- Hot-water energy, installation variability, maintenance, and comfort are excluded.
- Tariff tiers and fixed fees are not part of variable savings.
Reference
Key terms
- Baseline flow
- Current shower liters per minute.
- Efficient flow
- Alternative fixture liters per minute.
- Volume saving
- Baseline water less efficient-scenario water.
- Horizon net
- Gross water-bill savings less equipment cost.
Important note
Calculated directly from the entered values using the displayed formula and rounding settings.
Frequently asked questions
Why is non-shower water unchanged?
The comparison isolates the entered shower fixture change.
Does payback include hot-water energy savings?
No. Only the entered water and sewer rate is used.
Should fixed fees be included?
Not when they remain unchanged after the retrofit.
What if efficient flow is higher than baseline?
The model will not produce a positive saving or useful payback.