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Considering water consumption, assuming a penetration rate of 100% in EU28, rather than the current penetration rate of 47%, the potential savings from using a dishwasher compared to washing up by hand would be approximately 6.142 billion litres/year, equivalent to 2,5 million Olympic size swimming pools1.
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Water savings: 6.142 billion litres/year
x 2,5 million Olympic size swimming pools
1Source: CECED Dishwashers4all campaign.
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