Emergencies
Waiting for the plumber –
First turn off the circuit breaker for the water pump.
Shallow Well. Keep a bucket and rope for your shallow well when the power is out.
Catch rain water. But keep containers screened or covered to prevent mosquitoes.
Sanitize water in a temporary emergency with the following recipe from the Health Department, or boil the water for 2 minutes:
8 drops of plain liquid chlorine bleach PER GALLON of water, if the water is clear; or 16 drops if it is cloudy.
Mix thoroughly and let stand for 30 minutes before drinking.
Flush the toilet by dumping a bucket of water down it in a hurry. Or use a wide mouth jug. (Can stop up your plumbing if done for a long time.)
Or line the toilet with plastic bags instead of flushing with water.
When normal sanitation is not possible, only you can protect your health.