Water
Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 1:52 am
Hi to all,
First time visit here and a great read of your collective contributions.
Read both books and had the pleasure of attending one of the field days near Bungendore with 7 mates. By cripes the sandwiches were great. Thanks for the spread Peter.
Of particular interest at the filed day was the dramatic change shown in reconstructing a creek. The "before" photograph on the star picket looked just like our eroded creek-bed. Standing within the creek, I need to look up to find the top of the bank perhaps some 12-15 feet above the base. We have since started placing rocks across the creek in feeble attempts to slow the flow when the rains actually do arrive. When dollars return, the big gun excavators are planned to reconstruct. This leads me to my observations and open questions et al. I implore you of your comments and ideas.
Imagine livestock not just surviving through a drought, but doing well. Imagine harnessing not just silage, but also water in great volume during the good times to cover the not so good times. I am picturing inground tanks for the purpose of sharing with all among the district, regardless of which property the rain may fall. The purpose of inground too being that the water temp is reduced and containment even with plastic tanks may be retained during a bushfire, sans the lid! .. yet cheaper than concrete.
The question however is in how long water can be contained for stock use. I understand that the chemical nature of water may remain forever, yet I have been warned of pathogens. What the hell are pathogens? Are they a problem for livestock when I don't need the water to be potable for human consumption?
Also, placement of tanks on high ground may be great for gravity-fed troughs below, yet what of the energy, fuel and cost of pumping UP to these tanks?
Your thoughts?
Kind regards to all,
Phil
First time visit here and a great read of your collective contributions.
Read both books and had the pleasure of attending one of the field days near Bungendore with 7 mates. By cripes the sandwiches were great. Thanks for the spread Peter.
Of particular interest at the filed day was the dramatic change shown in reconstructing a creek. The "before" photograph on the star picket looked just like our eroded creek-bed. Standing within the creek, I need to look up to find the top of the bank perhaps some 12-15 feet above the base. We have since started placing rocks across the creek in feeble attempts to slow the flow when the rains actually do arrive. When dollars return, the big gun excavators are planned to reconstruct. This leads me to my observations and open questions et al. I implore you of your comments and ideas.
Imagine livestock not just surviving through a drought, but doing well. Imagine harnessing not just silage, but also water in great volume during the good times to cover the not so good times. I am picturing inground tanks for the purpose of sharing with all among the district, regardless of which property the rain may fall. The purpose of inground too being that the water temp is reduced and containment even with plastic tanks may be retained during a bushfire, sans the lid! .. yet cheaper than concrete.
The question however is in how long water can be contained for stock use. I understand that the chemical nature of water may remain forever, yet I have been warned of pathogens. What the hell are pathogens? Are they a problem for livestock when I don't need the water to be potable for human consumption?
Also, placement of tanks on high ground may be great for gravity-fed troughs below, yet what of the energy, fuel and cost of pumping UP to these tanks?
Your thoughts?
Kind regards to all,
Phil