Rural and Off-Grid Water-Management System

Reader Contribution by Sean And Monica Mitzel
Published on March 18, 2016
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Sean And Monica Mitzel

Think beyond a well to develop a resilient off grid water management system that accounts for potential disruption while also increasing the fertility of the land.

Last summer, we were in extreme drought. We had a significant number of forest fires in the region (the closest one started within 1/2 mile of our property), wells in the area dried up, and as a result, agricultural production was significantly lower. This blog post will talk about strategies to moderate both drought and flood.

It’s important to have a comprehensive water plan for your property. Most homesteaders are simply dependent on their well, which is predicated on cheap and reliable energy. Don’t misunderstand me: I love being able to flip a switch and get light and turn on a faucet and get water. It’s wonderful! However, we need to develop a resilient water plan that accounts for potential disruption in that system but also to develop other systems to increase the fertility of the land.

Water Principles

Here are some commonly known, yet rarely adhered to, water principles:

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