Water Use
Water use has gradually decreased since 1998. An estimated 96% of water consumption is measured resulting in precise information concerning water consumption. In 2006, the total water consumption was 958 million m³. Each customer therefore used on average 19.9 m³ per month, resulting in 196 liters daily p/capita. Water consumption is highest in the capital region, ranging from 44m3/month (Aguas Cordillera) to 125m3/month (Aguas de Manquehue).
Read more about this topic: Water Supply And Sanitation In Chile
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