The fourth paragraph states that 5.3 % of the water use in households is “other”. What could be included in this category that is not already in another category?
Some possible items that could be included in the "other" category of water use in households could be water used for filling swimming pools, watering gardens or lawns, washing outdoor surfaces, operating decorative fountains or water features, or any other miscellaneous water use that does not fit into the other specified categories such as indoor use, laundry, bathroom, or kitchen use.
other answers except flushing toilets, washing clothes, showers, and using faucets
Some other potential items that could be included in the "other" category of water use in households might be:
- Water used for cleaning floors, windows, or other household surfaces
- Water used for washing dishes or running the dishwasher
- Water used for bathing pets or filling up pet water bowls
- Water used for cooking or preparing food
- Water used for filling up fish tanks or watering indoor plants
- Water used for personal hygiene tasks such as shaving or brushing teeth
- Water used for running household appliances such as humidifiers or dehumidifiers
- Water used for recreational activities such as filling up hot tubs or jacuzzis
These are just a few examples of potential water uses that could fall into the "other" category in households.