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=Design Rationale=
*Well with 1000-3000 gallon per day recharge rate is main water source
*17' of vertical heaight in 40" well casing provide 52 gallons per foot, total of about 1000 gallons of storage
*Normal operation: well water
*Rural water for backup
*Tee between rural and well water selects between sources
*Pressure tank located inside house
*Pressure switch and pressure gauge located inside pit right next to 6" well casing

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Design Rationale

  • Well with 1000-3000 gallon per day recharge rate is main water source
  • 17' of vertical heaight in 40" well casing provide 52 gallons per foot, total of about 1000 gallons of storage
  • Normal operation: well water
  • Rural water for backup
  • Tee between rural and well water selects between sources
  • Pressure tank located inside house
  • Pressure switch and pressure gauge located inside pit right next to 6" well casing