Believe it or not, surface water is not a common commodity in the Southwest. Once a symbol of the west itself, the lonely windmill stood like a sentinel all across the west bringing the secret of liquid life up from down deep inside the Earth. All things must pass, and the aging windmill can now be replaced with a more modern and durable technology. Solar power systems combined with DC pumps are a economical solution for shallow wells in any location and the only solution for any well location far from the utility power line. Solar water pumping systems operate on direct current or DC power.
Solar panels have no moving parts, require little or no maintenance and last for decades.
Solar pumping systems utilize long southern days to efficiently and reliably draw water from wells and aquifers below the Earth. As long as the Sun shines water is pumped. This water can be stored in tanks and used to water livestock or for human consumption at a later time. A flow rate of five to seven GPM is common for most residential applications. It is common to use a elevated tank or cistern to obtain the desired water pressure.