Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at a 'very high' or 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Water Saving Options

Activity Normal Use Gallons Conservation Measure Gallons Saving
Shower Water running 25 Wet Down, Soap Up, Rinse 9 16 gallons
Brushing Teeth Tap Running 10 Wet Brush, Rinse Briefly 1/2 9 1/2 gallons
Bath Full 35 Minimal (1/4 full) 10-12 25-27 gallons
Shaving Tap Running 20 Partially Fill Sink Basin 1 19 gallons
Washing Dishes Tap Running 30 Wash & Rinse in Partially Filled Sink Basin 5 25 gallons
Dishwasher Full Cycle 16 Short Cycle 7 9 gallons
Washing Hands Water running 2 Fill Sink Basin (or just to wet & rinse) 1 1 gallon
Toilet Flushing Average 5-7
  • With tank displacement
  • New toilet
3 - 6
2 - 3		 1 - 2 gallons
3 - 4 gallons
Washing Machine Full cycle, top water level 60 Short Cycle, Minimal Water 27 33 gallons
Outdoor Watering Per minute 10 Hand Watering
Leaky Faucet 1/32" leak 170/24 hours Fix Leak 0 170/24 hours

 

 

Content Last Updated February 14, 2020