HOW WE PLAN ON GETTING WATER ON OUR ABANDONED JUNGLE PROPERTY!
12 November 2023 · 18 min · 147K views
What this video covers
The crew clears an abandoned, mud-filled septic tank on their jungle property to establish a reliable freshwater source.6:37 After excavating the structure to a depth of approximately seven to eight feet, they reach a rocky bottom that allows groundwater to seep in and clarify naturally.4:06 The project requires mucking out debris and sediment to expose the original stone and concrete base.10:04 Once cleared, the tank refills with clear water within 24 hours, providing a potential supply for laundry, livestock, and, with future filtration, human consumption.14:24 The crew plans to install a pump and run approximately 200 feet of pipe through the forest to transport the water to their trailer.15:21 They estimate a 60-foot elevation gain for the pipe run and are evaluating pump horsepower requirements and pipe diameter—specifically three-quarter inch versus one-inch—to overcome the vertical rise.17:59 The site may eventually serve as a natural swimming pool.14:35 Separately, the crew monitors local hawks that threaten their newly raised chicks.11:03
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