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[Applebeer]

Hi I’m prepping in the uk I am getting ready for a EMP I have a lot of things ready, the only problem is when SHTF my bug out location doesn’t have a natural water supply. I would like to be completely self sufficient and this worries me

 

[Psalm7]

Welcome from Tennessee .
No water supply ? What about a well for ground water ?

 

[Applebeer]

I’ve been looking into it, it’s not a big plot it’s around 3 acres . I’ve had some one out to look for water with no luck. The nearest fresh water is 3 miles across woodlands, every thing with the plot is perfect for security and food it’s just water. I’m just worried about water getting contaminated in the stream and leaving me and family in trouble. Thanks for your reply

 

[WGregMiller]

Welcome from the southeastern US. I’d bet that there is water under the property, and that should ease your concerns about contamination unless there are other properties nearby that have septic systems.

 

[tmttactical]

Warm Welcome from the Arizona valley folks. If you have reasonable annual rain fall. look into rain water harvesting / collecting.

 

[Proud Prepper]

Welcome from a top secret location only 156 people know about.
Look into a dew and rain water collection system's, as well as several good water filters.

 

[Applebeer]

Thanks for the reply’s annual rain fall is high so I think that is the way forward. That’s my next project

 

[Brent S]

Glad your thinking ahead. Water is the number one thing we all need. A well and a way to access it without electricity will solve your problems. Of course it’s a big investment for a bug out property. Do you plan to live there possibly?

 

[jimLE]

Howdy from a Texan .... and welcome to the forum and family...there's quite a few knowledgeable folks here that'll gladly tell ya what you need to know,or at least point ya in the right direction and/or give ya a good idea or2..and by all means jump righton in with any replies you have on a topic.

 

[Maverick]

Welcome from Washington State

 

[Applebeer]

Glad your thinking ahead. Water is the number one thing we all need. A well and a way to access it without electricity will solve your problems. Of course it’s a big investment for a bug out property. Do you plan to live there possibly?

Hi I would need planning permission to live there full time, but if and when SHTF that will be the least of any ones worries. It’s right out the way where no one passes so I am just getting every thing ready there to use when needed
Thanks for the reply

 

[jayjay]

G'day from Down Under - water - No 1 on any list.
Are you able to build a shed/barn/shelter to collect run off? What about putting in a windmill?
Water is my biggest concern here too - from my bol about 400m there is an old well, water as pure as pure, but fairly deep down. I also have been told of a "hidden" water source near my bol too. I'm building a dwelling, and will also collect as much rainwater as I can.
Good luck with it all.

 

[jontte]

Welcome from Fin,

 

[Krime]

Water is a tough one. There’s a lot of different ways to make water filtration. I’m sure you could find some posts on here in ‘diy’ sections. Welcome to the group!!!

 

[Roninsensei]

Krime! holy crap! Thought you were long gone?