creek water for domestic use, any ideas?

[mmurphy]

UV = no bacteria

There at the ultra violet light.

Chlorine is used for a residual to keep from coliform colonys reastablishing.

 

[scesnick]

along with the UV light I also have an iron filter system ( which is always overwelmed with iron when using the wellm but that is a topic for another day) This is a terminox system. I then have a big blue 20" replaceable filter which should take care of the sediment. then the UV light to the house. While We are on the topic does anyone know of ANY 20" replacable filter desigend for iron? I don't think they exist but it is worth asking.

As far as putting the tank higher than the house. I really wish I could but the house sits right on top of the hill. Wifey wanted the nice view when we built.

Boy, this is becoming pretty complicated. I know I need to bury the tank. I also know I need to put the inlet/outlet line around 42" deep. But if I put the tank creekside, I would have to bury the tank atleast 42" . This is all well and good and easily done. But, what about the outlet. How would I get the outlet to drain if the tank is 42" deep? I can't make water run uphill unfortunately. ( I would be rich if I could)
I could make a long run down stream with a very long pvc pipe in order to get the proper grade for the water to run out. But then, eventually, that pipe would be buried very shallow and most likely freeze .

 

[dex3361]

As far as putting the tank higher than the house. I really wish I could but the house sits right on top of the hill. Wifey wanted the nice view when we built.

Boy, this is becoming pretty complicated. I know I need to bury the tank. I also know I need to put the inlet/outlet line around 42" deep. But if I put the tank creekside, I would have to bury the tank atleast 42" . This is all well and good and easily done. But, what about the outlet. How would I get the outlet to drain if the tank is 42" deep? I can't make water run uphill unfortunately. ( I would be rich if I could)
I could make a long run down stream with a very long pvc pipe in order to get the proper grade for the water to run out. But then, eventually, that pipe would be buried very shallow and most likely freeze .

What about putting the tank close to the house and doing a 2 pump set up. Pump 1 pumps from the creek to the tank (located beside or near the house).
pump 2 pumps from the tank to the house.

 

[nue2farm]

"Backwoods Home" Magazine just had a series of articles on this subject. Might want to check them out. Backwoodshome .com should give you an idea...... Have fun and stay safe...

 

[scesnick]

What about putting the tank close to the house and doing a 2 pump set up. Pump 1 pumps from the creek to the tank (located beside or near the house).
pump 2 pumps from the tank to the house.

That is something I am considering ...Thanks egon.

 

[mjarrels]

Been using spring/creek water at my other house for years, 4" PVC intake pipe into a septic tank (new) and 4" outlet. Water runs 24/7 and is allways full. Small in tank pump to supply the house (level ground). Works great.

mark

 

[scesnick]

Been using spring/creek water at my other house for years, 4" PVC intake pipe into a septic tank (new) and 4" outlet. Water runs 24/7 and is allways full. Small in tank pump to supply the house (level ground). Works great.

mark

mjarrels,

I think I remember you mentioning that before now that I think about it. Did you bury the tank? what about the outlet? Is freezing and issue? Don't happen to have any pics do you?

 

[dex3361]

That is something I am considering ...Thanks egon.

What size wire and how many conductors did you run down to the creek?

 

[scesnick]

What size wire and how many conductors did you run down to the creek?

I ran 8/3 wire

 

[dex3361]

I ran 8/3 wire

What is the Manufacturer HP,Voltage, Full Load Amps, GPM and Head/Pressure design of the pump? I am wondering if you might have a voltage drop issue.