Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

California

SamKnause

(14,899 posts)

1. Excellent.

Reply to SHRED (Original post)

Fri Apr 17, 2015, 09:15 AM

Apr 2015

I live in Ohio.

I live in a very rural area.

I have an 1100 gallon cistern. (That is very small) A 2400 gallon would have been my choice.

It is my only water source.

I haven't bought a truck load of water in 4 years.

I also have a septic tank instead of city sewer lines.

That eliminates 2 monthly bills.

I don't think city water and sewage is always the right choice.

City water is available in my area, but city sewage is not.

If I were a millionaire I would not tap into the city water or city sewer if available.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

7 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

I'm collecting rain water in this drought [View all] SHRED Apr 2015 OP

Excellent. SamKnause Apr 2015 #1

Nice SHRED Apr 2015 #2

I wish you had the room as well. SamKnause Apr 2015 #3

You might want to check local regulations about collecting water NV Whino Apr 2015 #4

I posted in the 'California' forum for a reason SHRED Apr 2015 #5

That would be fine if it ever rained. :-) nt JayhawkSD Apr 2015 #6

Im still using water collected 2 months ago SHRED Apr 2015 #7