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7633 West Lost Silver Lane

This custom built, 2,230 sq ft home is served by a 10,000 gallon fiberglass
water tank that is buried in the side yard.

Owners Jay Bennett and Holly Smith decided to have water delivered by Splash Water Company (located
in Sahuarita) for 2.5 cents per gallon (per gallon price is as of 10/2011 when ordered 24 hours in advance).

Like other in-ground installations, it all starts with a large hole dug by a backhoe.

One fiberglass, 10,000 gallon tank is set into the hole which is lined with pea gravel and then backfiiled.

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A series of pvc lines supply water to the house.

A simple manifold controls the supply to the home but Jay thought ahead and left a line to the airpark's
community water supply. If the community system comes online in the future, Jay will simply
turn a valve and receive his water from the community system.

Jay installed a Goulds Submersible variable speed pump with a Centripro Controller
inside the tank to produce steady water pressure to the home.

The water flows thru a sediment/charcoal filter, and is softened before it enters the house.
Jay's system features a dry pump shutoff and a pressure drop switch that shuts down the system in case of a leak.

Jay also configured the system for rooftop collection, in case he decides to go that route in the future.

Once the plumbing work is done, it all looks neat and tidy.

According to Jay, they live in the home on and off and average approx 1,500 gallons per month.

Jay says this entire system, including parts and labor, cost approx $13,500.

Jay suggests the following websites for folks who want more information.

Complete Water Systems
and
Goulds Pumps

If you have questions, please email Jay.