The quantity of water needed in the house varies widely, particularly with
the number of occupants. The most demanding time for water is in the
morning, prior to the business day. It is assumed that each occupant
of the property may flush the toilet twice, using 1 to 5 gallons per flush,
depending on their toilets. Each occupant of the property may
typically take a shower, requiring 10 to 20 gallons of water. A load
of wash may be done, which may require approximately 15 to 18 gallons.
And a load of dishes may be washed, which may require approximately 15 to 20
gallons of water. Therefore, prior to leaving the house on a business
day, the average family of 5 may use 100 and 150 gallons of water.
This is the amount of water that we attempt to draw from the well within
about 2 hours. The totals for the day may typically average 250 to 300
gallons, depending on cooking and eating habits, the number of people and
the amount of time that is spent in the home.
To measure quantity of water, you must
determine that enough water is coming from the well within 30 minutes. Note:
This is subject to all the variables outlined above, and should only be
considered as an indicator. The water requirement could be 4 to 8 gallons
per minute, depending on the municipality. If the amount of water coming
from the well is not adequate, it may be necessary to install a cistern or
an additional storage/pressure tank. Some authorities may not allow you to
run large amounts of water for extended periods of time because there may be
some situations where you could draw down the well and/or overload an
on-site waste system.
General
Types of Wells Pumps
Storage/Pressure Tanks
Well Operability and Equipment Well Production
Well Depth Definitions
Water Pressure Common Defects
Water Usage
