We live on a lake. We had an irrigation system installed 3 years ago. We irrigate apx 1 acre with beds (13 zones). a 20 ft elevation difference form the lake to the front of the property. The source of water was the lake. The pump has now failed and we are looking at signifcant investment to replace the pump. My question is if there is a payout to using lake water vs well water ? Is it cheaper to pump out of the lake ? Do we save wear and tear on the well pump (installed in 2006) by pumping out of the lake ? Our well is apx 200 ft deep. There are no issues with regard to supply of water in either the well or the lake that I know of.
Sure would appreciate your thoughts on this matter.
Thanks
Dennis
Sure would appreciate your thoughts on this matter.
Thanks
Dennis