Can You survive on 3 Gallons of Water per Minute?
According to the Florida Department of Health, in Miami-Dade County, proper well construction and regularly scheduled maintenance are the keys to keeping your water supply safe. Numerous sources of ground water contamination can adversely affect a private well. The most common sources of contamination include:
- local land use practices including animal feeding, fertilizers, livestock, and pesticides
- malfunctioning septic and wastewater treatment systems
- manufacturing processes
- naturally occurring chemicals and minerals (e.g. arsenic, radon, and uranium)
- sewage overflows
Any time you notice a significant change in your water quality, it’s time to have a well water test performed.
Factors that can influence Your Property’s Water Flow Rate
Several factors can affect or influence your water flow rate on your property from the build-up in pipes and plumbing fixtures to the size of your home. While each has varying degrees of impact on the flow rate, the size of your household is the primary offender where lower flow rate issues are concerned. Other factors include:
- blocked appliances, fixtures, and pipes
- interior pipe deterioration
- mineral build-up in pipes
- plumbing size
- water main breaks, leaks, and other public water distribution network issues
- your home’s square footage
Keep in mind that finding the ideal flow rate for your home is essential to choosing the best type of water treatment system. Whether you choose a carbon filer, UV system, or some type of water softener, your flow rate can serve as a guideline for choosing the best water system.
Is a 3-Gallon per Minute Flow sufficient to live on?
In practical terms, it’s important to understand how much water your home consumes. According to the most current statistics, residents of Miami-Dade County use roughly 136 gallons of water per person per day. So, if your well delivers 3 gallons of water per minute, it would have to run for approximately 45 minutes per person to accommodate each one in the household. So, if there are 4 individuals in the home, that’s a total of 180 minutes or 3 hours.
If you are unsure about how much water you need, you can talk with an expert today. They will look at the quality of water. It’s important to remember that some wells produce less water during the hotter months of summer, especially shallow wells. Wells that have been drilled deeper may also be affected, although to a lesser degree. Well water testing results are usually more reliable during the summer months. Thus, keep that in mind. To learn more about well water testing in Miami-Dade County, contact Florida Inspections Unlimited today at 305-910-1171.