for dinking water , drill a 4 inch well and dropp down a 12 volt
sub. pump they cost alot at the get go but the over allw ater system will be easier to use and maintain .
no pressure
switches
no pressure tanks
The volume
of water in the tank creates a pressure in itself ...
other water sources like rain water
catching from metal roofs as often PROMOTED are actuall just clean RA
IN becoming dirty surface water as it washes all
the debri and birdshit off your roof , you can just a s easy use you pond if you build a good eco-system in ti as you surface
water collect system .
having a source of ground water .. that becomes AIREATED as is filles your storage tank
and is able to breate before being used daily , will provide you with the LIVE water you realy enjoy .
the need
for drinking purifation wither in the city or in the coutnry is common , the simple 5 micron filtering for showers , toleit
and sink water is simple to install.