So, it appears we won't be getting any mains water. Currently, the stupid missus is getting water from a pond; I told her this is unacceptable and to dig a fukin well, a.s.a.p.! The well will need to support 2 little houses; mine and the FiL's, only 6 people in total if everyone is around - 1 tank each...
I've seen some very interesting well threads, and I'll be checking them again, but in the mean time, for a basic well (I've heard that the water is 5m to 10m down, can this be correct?):
How much?
How easy/difficult to do?
What's the best way to dig it?
What are your experiences?
My thoughts are that if we have a decent water pocket which the well can sup from, that's fine. I suppose I'd have to get a little chemical kit and pay a little bit of attention... But, I don't know...