Porkus_Bellus
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Water has gotten very expensive in my area (sewer & rain water & "Clean River" charges are based on metered water use). Since I have clean ground water in my basement sump most of the year, wondering if I can take advantage of this free resource for toilet flushing & car washing.
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I would disconnect the toilet tank & outside faucet from the city water and run a separate line to the sump area. Then I would need a way to get the water out of the sump and into some kind of pressure tank. All the pumps I have looked at so far are very expensive and perhaps oversized for the job. I am experienced with electrical, copper, gas, and plastic piping but not wells or pumps.
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Is this project feasible or would it cost more than it's worth? Currently the sump has a submersible pump and the discharge goes to the street.
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Any suggestions or links welcome. Thanks!
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I would disconnect the toilet tank & outside faucet from the city water and run a separate line to the sump area. Then I would need a way to get the water out of the sump and into some kind of pressure tank. All the pumps I have looked at so far are very expensive and perhaps oversized for the job. I am experienced with electrical, copper, gas, and plastic piping but not wells or pumps.
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Is this project feasible or would it cost more than it's worth? Currently the sump has a submersible pump and the discharge goes to the street.
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Any suggestions or links welcome. Thanks!