
Is 3 Gallons Per Minute Enough Water to Live On?
To sever a new lot, the municipality requires a well with a minimum flow of 3 gallons per minute – but is 3 gallons per minute enough water to live on? Almost all rural properties […]
To sever a new lot, the municipality requires a well with a minimum flow of 3 gallons per minute – but is 3 gallons per minute enough water to live on? Almost all rural properties […]
Many people come to the County because they want to enjoy the rural lifestyle but there are some special issues buying rural property. This article provides a checklist for many of the special issues buying […]
In a recent video on using the Ontario Well Records Map, I cautioned that a good flow test on a well done during the spring melt in March wouldn’t necessarily mean a good flow rate […]
If you’re considering a rural property in Prince Edward County, water is important. Here’s how to find a good well using the Ontario Well Records Map. […]
Before I moved to Prince Edward County and got involved with real estate, I thought a cistern was something vaguely unseemly. In reality, a cistern is merely a tank that’s used to store water. In […]
People in urban areas may take drinking water for granted, but not in Prince Edward County. Most people are living on a well here. Like the weather, water is a frequent topic of conversation. There […]
If you’re buying a rural home with a septic system to treat your toilet and other waste water, you need to understand how it works, what can go wrong and actions you can take to […]
Didn’t grow up in a house with a septic tank? This brief video is intended to provide “the straight poop on septic systems”, how they work and things to look out for if you’re considering […]
Drinking water wells are familiar territory for anyone who grew up in a rural area. This video is intended for anyone who grew up on municipal water in a city and wants to understand the […]
“It’s a great house and we love the view of the farmland, but will there be a subdivision next door?” When people buy a home in a rural area of Prince Edward County, they’re often […]
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