I have to pay zero attention to water conservation. Hell, when it rains a lot I have to let some faucets run. Just pumping water from one side of the house to the other. Otherwise the side with the well can get moisture in the basement
Lol, I’m sure all your neighbors with wells think the same thing. “Why should I conserve water? Its literally free!!!”
Side note: I also continue showering while lathering up, I’m just commenting on the fact that I’ve interacted with a fair amount of people that don’t seem to know where the water from their well comes from, how it gets there, or how it can be effected by local changes…
You’re correct, wells aren’t infinite. I was replying to your comment on “I don’t really have to pay attention to water conservation” if you have enough neighbors, and they all have that attitude you might find yourselves having to dig deeper wells.
Even in the rare densely populated areas where wells were common, there’s not many left.
Most people in my area just hook up to city services instead of sink more money into their systems for substantial repair. I don’t think there’s many others left at this point, except maybe the 100+ year old houses whose plumbing wouldn’t survive modern pressure.
In rural areas where that’s not an option, your issue doesn’t exist.
Not like if it’s a big deal, but if we’re gonna be pedantic, then we can’t go halfway.
Huh, interesting. Rural Pennsylvania still has a lot of wells. And those areas are getting more populated, curious to see how the water table will do as those areas expand. Lots of, like you said, 100+ year old houses.
Yes. I don’t take wildly long showers, so the conservation isn’t really worth the convenience of being able to step in/out of warm water at will.
One of the few benefits to a well/septic.
I have to pay zero attention to water conservation. Hell, when it rains a lot I have to let some faucets run. Just pumping water from one side of the house to the other. Otherwise the side with the well can get moisture in the basement
Lol, I’m sure all your neighbors with wells think the same thing. “Why should I conserve water? Its literally free!!!”
Side note: I also continue showering while lathering up, I’m just commenting on the fact that I’ve interacted with a fair amount of people that don’t seem to know where the water from their well comes from, how it gets there, or how it can be effected by local changes…
Wells aren’t infinite…
If you’re not using enough it overfills.
But the septic tank has drainage and can distribute the water.
Like. I don’t really get what you’re trying to say
You’re correct, wells aren’t infinite. I was replying to your comment on “I don’t really have to pay attention to water conservation” if you have enough neighbors, and they all have that attitude you might find yourselves having to dig deeper wells.
Even in the rare densely populated areas where wells were common, there’s not many left.
Most people in my area just hook up to city services instead of sink more money into their systems for substantial repair. I don’t think there’s many others left at this point, except maybe the 100+ year old houses whose plumbing wouldn’t survive modern pressure.
In rural areas where that’s not an option, your issue doesn’t exist.
Not like if it’s a big deal, but if we’re gonna be pedantic, then we can’t go halfway.
Huh, interesting. Rural Pennsylvania still has a lot of wells. And those areas are getting more populated, curious to see how the water table will do as those areas expand. Lots of, like you said, 100+ year old houses.