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Originally Posted by jeffk
When I was just a lad, the plastic pipe going to the wells would deteriorate, leak/lose pressure, and need to be replaced. I remember helping my Dad dig up the wellhead which was a pain since it was 4 feet underground. Today's pipe no longer has that problem (as far as I know). My wellhead here is at the surface so is accessible even during winter. I keep a couple 6 gallon containers of water in the basement for toilet flushing or hand washing during power outages or a pump failure. You can buy drinking water from the supermarket. It might be slightly inconvenient but it's easy to "survive" well outages for the couple of days it takes for the power to come on or the well pump to be replaced. Neither my father nor I did anything to service our wells. Occasional testing is probably a good idea since underground water flow patterns can change and introduce new stuff into your water.
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Water for toilet flushing is a concern for islanders who venture out on the ice—and for those who have a well- or lake- water supply problem upon opening-up. Fewer trips down to the lake would be needed with the proper equipment.
During a lapse in water supply, I've found that
less than two gallons of water can be used for a near-total flushing. The water has to be "directed" straight down the chute—and one must use a special "bucket". The perfect "bucket"—which I've yet to make myself
would be made of 3" PVC with a largish air-vent at the bottom. Perhaps incorporating the vent into a handle? Think of a giant watering can...but with a three-inch diameter spout.
Or enlarge a store-bought four gallon size "dump can", and modify it to a 3" spout. Then put two gallons of water in it and direct two "jolts" of water.
(Timing is everything).
