Does a water maker generate enough water for a households needs?
For drinking and cooking, a water generator under ideal conditions can often generate as much water as a small family needs. Photo via tiffanywashco However, for entire household use, it definitely doesn’t mean independence from municipal water. Various models generate various amounts depending on atmospheric conditions, ranging anywhere from 1 to 7 gallons a day. This means that current models with current technologies offer an option for a back-up water supply, or clean drinking water away from the tap; but they can’t generate enough for an average American household, which uses an estimated 180 gallons of water a day on everything from showers to landscaping.
