re: Surveillance Video Shows Dam Vandalized, 50 Million Gallons Of Water Lost in CA

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The damage sent an estimated 50 million gallons of water — enough to supply nearly 500 homes for one year — rushing down the creek.

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>100,000 gallons per year per house?

At least 8,333 gallons per month per house?

Almost 300 gallons per day per house?

I'm not buying their estimates here. That's a whole bunch of water usage for every house.

I checked my bill for last month, I used just over 1,600 gallons in May.

EDIT:

"The average American family of four uses 400 gallons of water per day."*
400 x 30 = 12,000 per month x 12 months = 144,000 gallons per year.

Who knew?

*LINK