We had a well dug for outside watering. It cost us 700.00. Our water bills were 295.00 for the summer quarter (and our yard looked like crap anyway), so we have made it up in two seasons.
Not only does it cost us tons less to water, but our lawn has majorly improved because of the natural minerals going on it.
Just make sure to never wash your car with the water. Our neighbor has a well and during watering, the spray hit their flagpole. They had to replace it because of the rust.
Yes! I inquired about having a well dug for outside watering. Miraculously, the man in charge of the local water utility goes to our church and was very helpful to me.
But the quote I got from the driller was $6,000 !!!!
Crazy. The water table is fine around here. We have a reservoir down the street, even. Perhaps I ought to keep pursuing different drillers. I've already talked with 2.
Since we live downtown we have absolutely no options when it comes to water...we get it from the city or go without. Our water prices aren't bad, though; its what we have to chip in for sewage maintenance that keeps getting more and more expensive. Thanks a lot, Lansing City Council.
We have a well for all of our water....and a septic sytem. That has added much to our monthly utility bill savings. No bills from the city or county for water and sewer.