05-22-2026, 03:03 PM
(05-22-2026, 02:13 PM)leilanidude Wrote: Never understood how folks in Puna can run out of water, even if a drought lasts 6-8 weeks unless they have massive leaks or entirely undersized catchment systems. If that is the case, spending $150+ at a time to have water hauled to you, doesn't take long to add up to the cost of a long-term solution: adding more storage capacity or fixing the leaks.
$150 once in awhile is a helluva lot cheaper than several thousand for a larger tank. Families, animals, a lot of laundry needs -the demands add up. But yeah, our water usage is quite modest. The most I've ever seen my 6900 gallon tank depleted was minus 20% at the most. Alas, it has had a minor leak for a couple years and I've postponed replacing the liner. Of course, fixing the leak requires draining the tank. It's a double hassle, man!