Water systems for homestead use including wells, rain collection, ponds, pumps, storage, and treatment. Reliable water supply is the most critical infrastructure on any homestead, serving drinking, irrigation, livestock, and household needs.
| Article | Description |
|---|---|
| Rainwater Catchment | Roof collection, gutters, first flush systems |
| Well Systems | Drilled, dug, and driven wells; pumps and maintenance |
| Pond Construction | Excavation, liners, aeration, and stocking |
| Water Storage | Tanks, cisterns, and bladders for water supply |
| Water Filtration | Sediment, activated carbon, UV, and reverse osmosis |
| Greywater Systems | Laundry-to-landscape, constructed wetlands |
| Plumbing Basics | Pipe types, fittings, freeze protection |
| Ram Pumps | Off-grid water lifting using hydraulic ram |
| Irrigation | Drip, sprinkler, flood, and subsurface systems |
| Livestock Watering | Automatic waterers, troughs, winter protection |