Urban consumers in Australia are well aware of their water usage, because of the water restrictions currently in force in most cities. However, their water consumption is minor compared to agriculture: (from an
Australian Bureau of Statistics report
"Australia's Environment: Issues and Trends 2006")
Most of the water used for agricultural production was for irrigation of crops and pastures, with the rest used for other agricultural purposes such as stock drinking water and piggery cleaning.
Household water use includes water for drinking, cooking, cleaning and outdoors (in gardens and swimming pools).