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The original was posted on /r/offgrid by /u/Billyjamesjeff on 2025-01-06 03:53:11+00:00.
I've found something affordable with a liveable dwelling. It is connected to the grid but not water. Will be looking at solar asap. Fingers cross they accept my offer.
I really would have preferred a permanent quality water source.
There are two creeks on the hydrology maps. One is just outside the boundary, probably ephemeral, considering a surveyor to double check this.
Another creek which look like it runs more often is on the land but on the other side of a road - was looking for a culvert I could sneak a pipe through...
Topography does not have any great natural gullies for dams though there is a small dam on the top entrance to a gully thats full. We only get 500 millilitres a year rain fall, what should I be doing to maximise capture? I'm a gardener and keen to grow everything.
Because the land is halfway up a hill and without any natural gullies i'm not sure about more dams. Has a couple large sheds with tanks.Was wondering if anyone has experimented with french drains to redirect sheet flow into a dam - not that keen on swales. Cheers!