What has the drought we are having taught you?

[WC Deer Hunter]

I have learned that

It was not a good year for a beginner to try to learn how to have a raised garden.

That I am extremely glad that we had a new well put in last fall or we'd be in BIG trouble.

That my central air unit is not nearly big enough for my house ( already sort of knew that but now I really know).

 

[ThrottleJockey]

Our pond is at the level it usually reaches in late aug, early sept....We are on city water, but still have a well....the level is right about 27', unchanged.

 

[ghunter]

We should have acquired rain barrels.

 

[Tbald14]

That we need a few more barrels for adequate rain water system and that forgetting to water the garden even just once can have dire consequences.

 

[jeremy]

I have learned that People are freaking Stupider than I had suspected as a whole...

 

[millsusaf]

I have learned that I need to stop talking about getting rain barrels and just do it. I am glad I bought soaker hoses this year for the garden and that even with them a good 2 hour soaking in the evening will not last more than a day...if that in 100+ temps. I have learned that TruGreen will come out and treat your lawn even after you tell them not to.

After watching Waterborne last night on Netflix it has re-interated the fact that I need more water storage and brought home just how screwed we would be without water in a very, very short time.

If I can get a house built a metal roof and lots of water barrels will be in my future.

 

[churchmouse]

I have learned that People are freaking Stupider than I had suspected as a whole...

You are too generous.

We have been on a preps only routine since Sunday. Some stores needed to be rotated so we are living on them. It is great practice. Issue is, I do not care how much water you stock pile, it goes away fast unless you are on a strict ration routine. We do not have a huge tank for potable water, space does not permit it. The rain barrels are long dry. We have flats of water stored everywhere and use it for drinking only. We have put in untold gallon jugs of "Filtered" water that is sold in the stores by the gallon milk jug. This is good for cooking and grey water use. The only thing we have let be on regular is a daily shower (Have to work) and the toilet. If we were to use the toilet with out a steady water source there would have to be another way to charge the tank. With out controls on consumption the water goes fast, really fast. This would be most critical in a true SHTF or serious drought.

 

[jd4320t]

I've learned that pill bugs/rollie pollies like to come in my house when it's dry. The less you flush the easier a toilet gets dirty. Eventhough it hasn't been enforced I've been trying to use less water. I'm interested to see next months water bill.

 

[AllenM]

I have learned the heat isn't so bad without the humidity

 

[Tactical Dave]

Get rain barrels for the garden. Alot of them...

Was at a guys house the other day with an old wisky Barrett rain barrel and he said it as about half empty.... That was last week... Had a descent garden/collection of plants.

 

[longbow]

"just down the road" secret prepper neighbor is digging a trench to hook up to the rural water supply line.

He told me his well went dry on tues of last week. $900 for the meter, and about 1,500 for the digging the trench and pipe to get it to his house. He is doing most of the work.

My well is at least 60 feet deeper than his.

 

[Cavman]

Ive learned I should have bought rain barrels a long time ago

 

[prostate]

my boat is on my backyard boat dock boat lift here in heritage lake. Because of the drought and the resulting low water, I would have been better off in keeping my boat simply tied to the dock and not on my boat lift. The water is quite low that I can't even get it off the lift

 

[ATOMonkey]

I've learned that just when you think you're in charge, God reminds you who is really pulling the levers.

 

[churchmouse]

I've learned that just when you think you're in charge, God reminds you who is really pulling the levers.

Never a doubt in my mind....Never.

 

[Blackhawk2001]

"just down the road" secret prepper neighbor is digging a trench to hook up to the rural water supply line.

He told me his well went dry on tues of last week. $900 for the meter, and about 1,500 for the digging the trench and pipe to get it to his house. He is doing most of the work.

My well is at least 60 feet deeper than his.

One issue with a well is that you don't necessarily know who else is sharing that aquifer with you or how his usage is going to affect your well, especially during drought conditions such as we're experiencing.

 

[jeremy]

One issue with a well is that you don't necessarily know who else is sharing that aquifer with you or how his usage is going to affect your well, especially during drought conditions such as we're experiencing.

I got a pretty good idea that I am one of the few on my aquifer...
Maybe...

 

[bcskypilot]

I've learned that you can rent private docks on Morse pretty cheap this year. My neighbors yard is so green I think he will need a sponsor to help him through the ban period...

 

[hornadylnl]

For future reference for those who may be building/relocating.

DNR: Ground-Water Availability

I'm in the 400-600 gpm area.

 

[Justin Case]

10 gpm