Water supply for off-grid living

[Wintergreen282]

I live year round off-grid and bring in water. The less you use, the less you need! First, look into composting toilets. Also airing clothes in the sunshine and breezes extends laundry. Solar showers and swimming in the summer.

Heating

water and wiping down with a wash cloth (little or no soap) makes you feel cleaner than you can imagine. A couple times a week, I go to the gym.

Catching and storing rain water is great, if possible. Well points and hand pumps are also great, if possible. Icicles off the yurt roof in winter, melted on the stove. Wouldn't use the for cooking or drinking, but could I guess if filtered. I just prefer the spring I go to. Use each drop - several times. Can wash hands in old dish water, if not too greasy, and the rinse with fresh water. Get cast iron pans that you don't clean with water. I also use hot water bottles to heat the bed when cold - or anytime I am sitting still and could use more heat. I keep the water in them and have a special pan for reheating that water.