Originally Posted by KapHn8d
Well sizing if limited by my budget and the fact that this is going to be supplied by an off-grid solar microgrid due to the cost of pulling in power from the local municipality

In that case, definitely find out about the regulations regarding pumping from the creek! A little gasoline powered 2" or 3" trash pump pushing water UP from the creek bank can move a lot of volume at a very low cost.