The only way to reduce the risk of your drinking water well going dry during a drought period is to get it deepened, especially if other local wells are pumping from the same water source. In addition, water conservation measures could reduce the likelihood of your well going dry.…
What is the water flow rate to most fixtures in my house?
A toilet will normally use about 2-3 gallons per minute (gpm), a shower from 1.5 to 3.0 gpm, a bathroom or kitchen faucet from 2-3 gpm, a dishwasher from 2-4 gpm, and a washing machine from 3-5 gpm. When you start running more than one fixture (sink/dishwasher/toilet/etc.) at a time, the gallons per minute add up quickly. If you have a water softener or a special water treatment unit that restricts flow, you may see a pressure drop when several …