If you don't drink the water from your pond and only use it for everything else, you may need less water treatment and maintenance. I have a well but I don't use my well water for cooking or drinking. I have a water cooler with several 5 gallon bottles and buy my drinking water monthly or when needed. I've done this for 20+ years because I like the water and I'm not good at maintaining filters. It's not like having massive amounts delivered and you can fill 5 gallon bottles in the grocery store. Just another idea for you. I have a water cooler in the barn also, the cold water is so good in the summer.


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