Blog · September 28, 2026
How Much Water to Store on a Dry Parcel
Dry means no well and no reliable seep.
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Why this comes up
Dry means no well and no reliable seep. Store what you hauled. Label it. The parcel map will not find you a spring.
What to check on the map first
County GIS lines are assessment maps. They are not a survey, and a product will not redraw them.
Open Platbookmapper and choose the state. The directory sends you to the county viewer. Match the parcel ID before you trust a pin on an aerial photo.
A tool that matches the job
Shop the Water storage container when that is the job in front of you. Store what you hauled. Label it. The parcel map will not find you a spring.
The limit
Filter water you hauled from a known tap, or water a lab has already tested. A steel crock does not make creek water safe.
Walk the parcel in daylight before you trust a gadget at dusk.
Not a survey. County GIS and tax parcel maps are assessment and planning layers. They are not a substitute for a recorded plat, deed, or licensed survey.