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I wish a deep well was an option for us. Unfortunately it is not permitted. The good news is that our creek is quite fast moving, cool and clear in the summer.

The creek level varies significantly depending on season/weather. In the Summer time the water is 5'-6' deep. In November of 2015 we had a particularly rainy stretch and the water was around 30' deep. My home is roughly 40' higher than the Summer water level. If I am going to pump out of the...

Thanks gd, I ruled out the shallow well when I found out that my nearest neighbor's drainfield is very near, if not on, my property. The folks that built the home next door owned both lots at the time and built septic, decks and landscape features without regard to the idea that the lots may...

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Hello All, I am considering my options for my household water supply. I am currently hauling water. Ok for the short term but not a permanent solution. Being in the PNW rainwater collection is an option. I also have a large creek that I can pump from as well as ground water at about 5'...

Here in Washington State it was illegal to collect rainwater in any way (without permitting) until just a couple of years ago. The water that falls on the roof of your home belongs to the state. Recently that was amended to allow very limited rainwater collection for (limited) personal use...