I have my own well, but when electricity goes out, no water...I was wondering if anyone knows how to install a hand pump to a well that is run on electricity as a back up for loss of power....Mine was out for 3 weeks when the grid went down a couple of years ago...had a kerocene heater but no water, used gas stove for cooking by lighting with a match...
If my dad was alive he could do it for you. He was a waterwell driller and knew all there was to know about it.
If you have livestock and no creek or pond, you might consider solar panels for your stock tank. My husband has them for his cows and they work very well.