America is currently experiencing a demographic shift and millions of people are looking to move to more rural areas. For many people, the considerations that are part of country life are a daunting mystery. What do I do with trash if there is no garbage pickup? What happens if I have a problem with my sewer system? What is involved in supplying water to my house, garden or landscaping?
Read MoreYou may be feeling the effects of the power cuts by PG&E very deeply, especially if you are a rural homeowner with a well and submersible well pump that supply your water. Loss of power most often means that you don’t have any water at all. As you know, this means the toilets don’t flush and the dishes pile up in the sink! In this article, we’ll try to give homeowners that supply their own water some options to help keep the water flowing, even when the power is off for several days.
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