Ground Water Usage
Ground Water Usage
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Hi Folks,
I am completely ignornat when it comes to subject matter like this.
I looking for suggestions for a ground water problem. Here it is.
I have a professionally installed drainage system on the inside perimeter of by foundation. I no longer have a wet basement, but I would love to explore ways to use the output of this pump, which is significant for gardening.
Do I need to perform basic tests on the water before persuing this idea further?
Any thoughts on a distribution system and potentially short term storage?
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated
I am completely ignornat when it comes to subject matter like this.
I looking for suggestions for a ground water problem. Here it is.
I have a professionally installed drainage system on the inside perimeter of by foundation. I no longer have a wet basement, but I would love to explore ways to use the output of this pump, which is significant for gardening.
Do I need to perform basic tests on the water before persuing this idea further?
Any thoughts on a distribution system and potentially short term storage?
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated





RE: Ground Water Usage
Generally, sump pumps are not made for high head, just enough to get the water out of the basement, so you may not have too many options on distribution. You could be really elementary and just let the discharge hose run out on the lawn or garden and move it to a new location at intervals. No doubt you 've watched the History Channel and seen how the ancients had irrigation furrows in their fields; you can do the same with your garden.
RE: Ground Water Usage
You could also hook up a roof drain down spout to your tank. This is how a friend of mine gets all their water for their farm house that they visit one weekend a month. The tank is mounted about 5' above the ground, with the roof drain as the only inlet and the outlet leads directly into the kitchen.
I found this picture on Google:
RE: Ground Water Usage
Otherwise plants love un chlorinated water so you should see a big difference. Happy growing!