We are considering buying a house/land less than 50 kms from a capital city. It is not connected to mains water. It has a 20,000 litre rain water tank for dishes and showers etc, and access to a dam (pumped from another property for a charge) for toilet and gardens etc. The block itself is totally sloping and not suited to put a dam on really...or maybe it is with excavation?? Anyway, just hoping to hear from people who have had a non-mains home or have thought about the implications of it. What should I check and consider before buying?
2007-03-27 12:11:05 · 3 answers · asked by merzee 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Re putting in a well or bore - not easy to do I don't think, as the property is high in hills with no valley component to the block, so ground water would be very deep.
2007-03-27 12:25:20 · update #1
Regarding water rights/agreement with dam access. This is a VERY good point! I don't know the answer and will ask the estate agent :)
The property is in a group of about 20 similar properties of about 5 acres, on the same hill area. One of the 5 acre properties is completely a dam. Whether it is water authority provided or privately owned and what agreement is in place, is very important :) THANKYOU
2007-03-27 13:46:20 · update #2
Oh mains water is not an option.
2007-03-27 13:47:22 · update #3
Hi guys, we have since found out that the property that the dam is on, is co -managed by every property owner in the area. There is no chance that the dam will become unavailable. Of course with climate change...water might become scarce in that particular area! We have also discovered that we can get water trucked in, it is expensive but it is an option should we hit trouble. Still not sure whether to buy the property or not... Thanks for all the advice it has truely helped us. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
2007-03-27 23:35:29 · update #4
What sort of agreement is there for the water pumped from the dam to your property from another property? Is it just a verbal agreement or is it in the deed that you have an easement for this service or just what is the basis for them letting you have the water piped to you. If the adjacent property were to sell, would the new owner be obligated to continue with the agreement. Are there are plans in the near future for water mains to be put in your area?
2007-03-27 13:38:54 · answer #1 · answered by don n 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am on a well and septic system. I would call a well drilling comapny in the area and inquire about the ground water etc. I think you really need to do your homework. I would speak to every property owner in the area...Every one! and find the history of the water conditions..and how long the people have lived there. Any sort or hint of water shortage will render your property worthless down the road.
2007-03-27 23:22:21 · answer #2 · answered by KARMA_KAZE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How difficult would it be to put in a well?
2007-03-27 12:21:55 · answer #3 · answered by enord 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋