Collect rainwater or drill a well?

Despite a good pump, we have "only" 6 sprinklers in one circle and that works well. I once tested it on the line... it was over at 3. For about 600 sqm of lawn, watering shouldn’t take half the day.

Irrigation can be well distributed over several nights or mornings. In summer, 2-3 rounds per week are usually sensible. Drip irrigation can also run during the day. There are enormous differences in sprinklers regarding range, angle, precipitation per m2, water consumption, etc. This also determines how long watering must last. Together with the piping and water supply, this results in the number of sprinklers per zone. However, this varies by zone. A sprinkler with 360° uses 4 times as much water as a 90° sprinkler of the same design. Therefore, statements or recommendations about how many sprinklers one has or can have per zone do not make sense. depends on the water connection in terms of flow rate and not pressure. Many underestimate water demand. Manual irrigation is not comparable. Lawn needs about 20 liters per m2 per week in summer. For Steffen, this would already be 48m2 of water per month (without natural precipitation). This shows that a well is very useful. Despite electricity costs for the pump, it pays off quickly. Also, a cistern. This way, rainwater can be collected. The size must be adapted to the roof area and natural precipitation. A combination of well and cistern is the best (and most complex) solution. Supply from the water pipe is the worst way due to flow, costs, and ethics.

we have a 15m3 cistern and unfortunately no well works for us... the cistern was always empty last year. 240m3 garden water was our consumption..

we have a 15m3 cistern and unfortunately no well works for us... the cistern was always empty last year.

See, that’s exactly what I feared. You spend a lot of money on cisterns and earthworks to store a certain amount of rainwater, and even then you often reach a point where it’s not enough. So maybe just create a small rainwater storage to supply the few plants that absolutely don’t want lime, and supply the large rest via well, if possible... That would be my conclusion now.

Or install a large cistern. With a well, you can continuously refill it and buffer water. And you can also collect rainwater during times when you don't need to irrigate... The additional costs whether you install 15 or 30m3 are not that much anymore. About 4 weeks of self-sufficiency for garden water is quite good.

Or install a large cistern. With a well, you can continuously refill it and buffer water. And you can also collect rainwater during times when you don't need to irrigate... The additional cost whether you install 15 or 30m3 is not that big anymore. About 4 weeks of autonomy for garden water is pretty good.

although 30m3 is not that huge either