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re: Running a water line 2500 yards
Posted on 6/22/15 at 9:43 pm to MrBobDobalina
Posted on 6/22/15 at 9:43 pm to MrBobDobalina
A well is def an option but with no knowledge or even an estimate on what that would cost I didn't consider it. Kinda thought a well would be 10k+
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Posted on 6/22/15 at 9:53 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
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2500 yards
I think water well is the way to go.
Posted on 6/22/15 at 9:59 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
head difference is applied over to the length of line/diameter of pipe. trust me, call a PE
Posted on 6/22/15 at 10:10 pm to mack the knife
Resident PE here. Is the elevation 30 feet difference from the tie-in?? Is that to the tallest faucet on you new home?? What size pipe are you planning to run and what are you planning to connect (just regular faucets etc or sprinkler system and other connections?)
Also, what is the approximate pressure where you are tieing in? (They sell faucet connections for you to test it if you don't know).
Also, what is the approximate pressure where you are tieing in? (They sell faucet connections for you to test it if you don't know).
This post was edited on 6/22/15 at 10:13 pm
Posted on 6/22/15 at 10:15 pm to tcomea3
I have no idea on any of that. Just trying to get an idea on what direction I wanna go. Will be a few years before we build but starting to brainstorm
Posted on 6/22/15 at 10:20 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
Well... Damn... Those are the things you will need to know when you are deciding on whether you will need a booster pump or not..
That is all the variables that will determine if you will have enough pressure/flow on your new house.
That is all the variables that will determine if you will have enough pressure/flow on your new house.
Posted on 6/22/15 at 10:40 pm to tcomea3
Thanks. That's the kinda info I'm looking for. I have a couple friends that work for the parish water that I can ask. They should probably just be able to tell me a yes or no
Posted on 6/22/15 at 10:57 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
Ran my water line in 2003 and don't remember prices, but I'm sure it was under $1500. I used 2" PVC gasket not glued. That makes installation very fast. Two people can put pipe together as fast as the ditch witch. Just make sure to thrust block the first and last stick of gasketed pipe or it will come apart. Also put some dirt on it before pressuring up or it will come out the ground.
I ran right at 3200' of pipe and get great pressure in Ascension parish. I've had well water and I would pay double for installation cost for city water.
I ran right at 3200' of pipe and get great pressure in Ascension parish. I've had well water and I would pay double for installation cost for city water.
Posted on 6/22/15 at 11:06 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
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have no idea on any of that. Just trying to get an idea on what direction I wanna go. Will be a few years before we build but starting to brainstorm
I asked you elevation early in your thread. You can't brainstorm until you know what you are doing. So, no one can help you with your problem until you give more info.
I have ran rolls of very long (hard, won't collapse when buried) sanitary hoses (much cheaper than pvc or metal pipe) in areas that were challenging like yours. You need to figure out head pressure and whether you have a declination or inclination from the water source.
Posted on 6/22/15 at 11:46 pm to Sparkplug#1
Mytopo.com has free online topo maps. That should get tell you a decent elevation profile.
Posted on 6/23/15 at 9:20 am to Nodust
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Mytopo.com
According to that its dropping about 66 feet
Posted on 6/23/15 at 9:33 am to FelicianaTigerfan
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According to that its dropping about 66 feet
You should have really good pressure then.
Posted on 6/23/15 at 9:34 am to FelicianaTigerfan
I'd drill a well. If you run that long of water line, the multiplication of risk from ruptures, or digging into it accidentally is substantially increased with 2500 yards of line compared to someone who runs one 100 feet from their house to their shed out back.
Posted on 6/23/15 at 10:01 am to FelicianaTigerfan
I would not even consider a pump station in the line. If you prefer "city" water go with whatever size line is cheapest and use a holding tank with a small pump for pressure. Not only is it much simpler to maintain you have the added benefit of a store of water in case of emergencies. Sounds like you are kinda far out, if so, it is bad enough to have your power go off, having to deal with no water well only compounds the problem.
Water wells are neither certian or necessarily cost free going forward. On this I speak from experiance. I live much farther from a source of water so a well is my6 only option.
Water wells are neither certian or necessarily cost free going forward. On this I speak from experiance. I live much farther from a source of water so a well is my6 only option.
Posted on 6/24/15 at 8:23 am to FelicianaTigerfan
I hope for your sake that the 7,500 foot plastic pipe doesn't spring a leak at one of those 750 unions. good luck finding it.
Posted on 6/24/15 at 8:44 am to Gevans17
It will be in open field parallel to the driveway. Wont be hard to walk it and find water coming up from the ground
Posted on 6/24/15 at 9:48 am to FelicianaTigerfan
I'd use hdpe in 500' rolls fewer connections and much thicker pipe.
Posted on 6/24/15 at 9:50 am to FelicianaTigerfan
Yeaaa I'd just dig a well. That's frickin far man.
Posted on 6/24/15 at 10:14 am to jimbeam
Im considering an alternative site that's about half the distance
Posted on 6/24/15 at 10:33 am to FelicianaTigerfan
I have drilled 2 wells in last 15 years. I live in Northwest LA. The most recent was for irrigation only. Both wells were around 150ft deep, 25gpm pump, and holding tank for 3200-4200.00. Electrical was extra to have 220 run to well site. I was absolutely able to get a quote. A good well guy in your area should be able to tell you exactly what depth you will need for good water if he has experience in your area.
Hope that helps.
Hope that helps.
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