Delivering water to all necessary areas on a farm can be challenging.
Watering a farm has its challenges, as you may need to get water to expansive areas in an region that is not covered by municipal water supply. Crops, commercial gardens, livestock and horses are some common examples of farm water needs. Ensuring your farm has an adequate water supply can be an investment of finances, time and labor.
Instructions
Water a Farm
1. Hire someone to drill a well and install a well water system. This is not a do-it-yourself project, as there are specialized equipment needs and safety issues. Depending on the size of you farm, you may need -- or prefer -- more than one well. (see reference 2) Drilling methods can vary even within a geographical area, depending on the type of land and soil, and the depth needed to find water. (see references 1 and 2) Find a company that has experience within your area, sells and installs systems, will offer a free estimate and offers you different well-packing methods with some type of guarantee. (see references 1 and 2) Ideally, the same company will service your well if something goes wrong. You will also need to have your water tested for safety. (see reference 2) A pipe transmission system will carry water to buildings and nearby pastures. (see reference 2)
2. An irrigation system offers a reliable method for watering crops.
Have an irrigation system installed. Irrigation systems offer a reliable method for watering your crops in a uniform manner. (see references 2 and 3) You can order systems that are above or below ground. If you have several fields, you can purchase a portable system that can be moved to other fields according to your watering needs. (see reference 4)
3. You can collect rainwater simply with barrels or with harvesting systems.
Collect rainwater. You can collect slightly more than 1,200 gallons of usable water from just one inch of rainfall draining off a typical 2,000-square-foot roof. (see reference 5) Collecting with barrels is easy and inexpensive. Harvesting systems can collect, filter and store rainwater. Some systems even store it underground. (see reference 5)
4. Order water delivery from a bulk delivery service. Some farmers have no other option but to pay for bulk water deliveries. (see references 2 and 3). These companies generally fill up a large tank from a municipal supply and deliver it to your farm where it is stored in storage tanks. (see reference 1) You can then pump it to necessary areas or use a water truck that dispenses water as your drive it across a field. (see reference 2)
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