Description
An insulated pump house provides excellent protection from freezing and contamination for the farm water pressure system. It is necessary to keep the pressure system warm and dry. In the past, pits were often dug around the well head to house the pressure system. Unfortunately, these pits often caused well contamination and safety hazards. Pits have not been allowed since environmental regulations changed in 1993. Locating the pressure system in the house basement is an alternative, but is not always feasible since the well may be too far from the house. A pump house is often a more convenient point for distribution to other areas of the farm.
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March 1, 2008
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Pump houses
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Date Created
2008-03-01
Date Added
2015-12-15T16:05:30.246317
Date Modified
2008-03-01
Date Issued
2008-03-01
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AGDEX number
716 (C28)
NEOS catalogue key
4124287
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Agriculture and Forestry