Living Without Running Water (In A Ghost Town)

[@GhostTownLiving]

Thank you all for checking out the video! I really appreciate. What type of videos would you like to see more of in the future??

[@Mariah-co2ct]

I'd love to see you creating the roads and rebuilding the 3 shelters you found. I'm sure you're gonna show us that anyway but I'm eager to see the process! Much love to you!

[@agentorange2554]

The hotel and mine are freaking fascinating. The history, the people of the area, past and present. Your progress. All crazy interesting.

[@kathyboland5189]

Your town is a little piece of heaven!! Love all your vids-renovations are amazing to watch! I could sooo live there!!! I wonder if the Boland that was murdered is my ancestor??

[@franknordin8799]

Personally I like the mine exploration. Are are you looking for a workable areas when in the different mines? Also have you thought about in atmospheric water generator with a tube running to a large reservoir for your water supply? Just wondering if you have considered this option.

[@tristanboisvert2682]

I can't find the minecraft video anymore. Did you take it down? Was looking forwards to watching it!

[@doribellan]

I’m a geologist, and the whole time I watched this I wondered why you’re not drilling a well! The elevation doesn’t restrict you from reaching an aquifer. In a fractured rock environment, a well taps those aquifers that exist within the fractures of bedrock. These fractures also bring the water you see at the surface via springs. Some fractured aquifers yield more than others, so an experienced, local well driller is imperative. Water witches never hurt anyone either! (They are local water experts!) I just checked records, and there is in fact a record for a domestic well along Cerro Gordo Rd just past town, where the road begins heading east after heading north (up to one mile to your northeast). It’s 100 feet deep, 7” diameter, yielding 45 gallons per minute (at time of drilling in 1986). This was drilled by Kirscherman’s Well Drilling, and they’ve done several in the area (in the surrounding PLSS sections). I’d talk to them (they’re still in business in Ridgecrest).

[@CataloguedChaos]

Great information!!! I hope Brent saw this comment!!!

[@diablobeach2308]

This research can lead to move lives saved. Thank you! For the time you designated to do this research!

[@doribellan]

@@diablobeach2308 Thanks guys! I hope he has a chance to read it, too. I wrote another well driller nearby introducing the water problem to them, but I haven’t received a reply.

[@PhotonHerald]

The problem isn't that it CANNOT be done. But drilling down half a mile or so can get VERY expensive. Also the pump infrastructure for pulling water up that far needs to be FAR beefier (and more expensive) than something that only goes down 500 feet.

[@doribellan]

@@PhotonHerald A domestic well would never require “drilling down half a mile or so.”

[@jango7357]

Idk it's just so calming to watch a man who knows his purpose and works hard for it! Keep going bro

[@sandyc6569]

👍

[@Mizz.Person]

Yes!!! So inspiring! It makes me think about my purpose and the pursuit of goals, etc!

[@GhostTownLiving]

Wow, thank you! I really appreciate that. I'll keep em coming

[@llab3903]

@@GhostTownLiving I live up in San Francisco and have born born and raised here learning about the gold rush and all the mines. I want so badly to come see this new home of yours

[@LetArtsLive]

@@GhostTownLiving I really like your show. I don't think that people understand how important having running water is. We take that for granted. I've been thinking about it a lot. Every little town that popped up in the old days when they were building this nation had to be by a water source ours was the Tonawanda Creek Batavia New York Rochester New York the Genesee River. If you're going camping in the wild you know how important water is. I think you're one of the last Miner 49er tight people there are left in the world. It's like you took over for them years later. Doesn't it get really lonely there ? do people come and see you? When I was in school I never really liked history. But I like it now. You are keeping history alive what you are doing is really important. I'm at 8 minutes on the video I hope you find water.

[@SuperNolaguy]

I'm a 40+ year Master plumber and I thought I'd give you my input. You need to install a 220v multistage submersible pump with 1.1/4 supply line up to your holding tanks and install a separate 110v booster pump off the tank with a minimum 44gal pressure tank for distribution to the buildings

[@Kshatriya1]

Thank you man

[@gimmeabreak-h2h]

This.

[@markp.9707]

Why not use gravity? Storage tanks elevated 100-150ft above the town will provide more than enough water pressure from a tank fed system.

[@ET-vy8gd]

Yes

[@offcourseoverland]

​@markp.9707 exactly what I was thinking. He could also make a snow/rain collection system on the roofs and slopes of the area. For maximum water collection.

[@user-MRG1130]

Cerro Gordo, couldn’t have found a better person to tell its story, and I’m not just saying that. You’ve done an incredible job, and it’s easy to see how passionate you are about what you’re doing. Some ppl will never get to experience something they’re truly passionate about in their lifetime. It’s sad, but ppl who are afraid of change, and avoid taking any risk, are the ones to usually miss out. Stay safe, BOL!

[@MichaelLee-nn9fo]

Any waste water (washing dishes or showering) should be use as a runoff into a garden for you to grow plants and fruit trees.

[@mat5473]

If you do this, make sure you change all your shower/dishwashing products to be plant friendly and biodegradable. Lots of chemicals in regular soaps and shampoos that you wouldn't want to be putting into the soil.

[@nothuman3083]

@Snafoo Spootylatooty actually the more plants you have the more water you'll get. Just grow pomegranates, and central asian fuirt trees.

[@RandomUser1668]

@@nothuman3083 not sure they will grow in his altitude

[@cornbreadisbetterthanpizza6866]

@@mat5473 And boil it just to be extra safe.

[@Bendigo1]

I would reccomend using an evaporation still to get clean water back.

[@thetreasuredbottle4642]

Got a minute to step away from my hospital job for a minute and saw this. I needed this today. 💙💙 so peaceful

[@sunniejmh]

Hope youre taking care of yourself! You guys all deserve it! Thank you for what you do

[@sandyc6569]

@@sunniejmh 👍

[@GhostTownLiving]

Wow, thank you for what you do! And taking a bit of time to check out the video.

[@tinytattoomike7943]

Thank you for everything you do

[@helengrunow5094]

Cheers Cyds Life!

[@bluefeatherlf7992]

I am 62. Grew up in Oregon. Lived without piped water for many years while a child. My brothers and I hauled our water from creeks via five and ten gallon milk cans. It was hard work. Those lessons have never been forgotten.

[@kylesalmon31]

What part of Oregon are you from? I’m from Oregon as well.

[@janedoe1347]

Still in Oregon and just got water to my place a few months ago after 4 years without...

[@RT-fe1mu]

Yeah grab a bucket and run 🏃‍♂️👌that was what many people had in Southern rural Virginia know all about it it is what it is was our mindset nice video 📹👏👍

[@lifeisa.smalllesson333]

Everytime I watch this guy's videos I can't help but get emotional. I used to be so much like him, full of life constantly searching the adventure in love with history the old world, nomadic, The Thrill of the hunt, all of that. And then I join the Army went to war and became injured and my entire life now consists of just trying to get my body to work everyday and I've lost the ability to really enjoy life.. to me what this guy's doing is what life is really about!

[@bobsanders9114]

What a wonderful message you offer. I just discovered these videos; Brent and his watchers give me hope. Inspirational.

[@buggyridge]

I'm 68 Bro and still haven't lost my lust for life and new adventure. Brent is very inspiring. Stay active and exercise.

[@lifeisa.smalllesson333]

@@buggyridge I'm working on it...making progress

[@deanjennings5684]

Hi, I understand where you're coming from. I'm 75 and can't do what I used to but I think it's important to keep enjoying the pursuit of your dreams.

[@Bluegrassriver8]

@@lifeisa.smalllesson333 enjoying life is also a state of mind. I hope you find the Physical Therapy you need. My daughter works miracles with veterans with PT work. It's so very important to keep the extra weight off, too!

[@zacharylewis1944]

He’s such a good storyteller. So engaging

[@rollastoney]

How he lands money from investors? Haha.

[@deirdrepasko9965]

Yes, he is. He captivates me.

[@mariahitt6607]

He should write a book or film as documentary. He certainly has a way with words that draws you in.

[@zacharylewis1944]

Maria Hitt BRO I would definitely read that. Imagine all the murder and mining incident stories! Fascinating

[@ericrogers9963]

Hi Brent I'm a plumber I'd like to help someday I live six hours away. Be careful with the pex pipe rodents like to chew on it looking for water.Keep up the good job hope to visit and help to rebuild soon.

[@devilshaircut9]

Why couldn't he have a "catch tank" at the top of the mine where the PEX comes out to prevent freeze up and that would allow the pump to run 365 days

[@sebastianlee760]

Question, would it be better and more efficient to have a holding tank and second pump half way up, the hydraulic pressure that one pump 700 feet down must be insane

[@hotrodandrube9119]

@@sebastianlee760 my thoughts too.

[@CAdufraine]

This sounds like a quest that needs to be done in Fallout, go down to the depths of the mines of Cerro Gordo and replace the broken waterpump

[@ShadeBolte0n]

Gonna fight some mirelurks.

[@laffantion3189]

i am getting goodsprings vibes with this town from the beginning

[@josephlopez6482]

That funny you definitely fighting off some ghouls and the rats

[@charleslee1960]

Rest in peace Chinese miners

[@Smokey420Greenleaf]

fallout is still a thing?

[@excaliburprime1801]

Gosh.. the monumental amount of work needed to make this place livable is insane. Props to you for sticking it though man.

[@PeaceMeBish]

Brent, I honestly think this is one of your best videos. Along with your “coffin” video. Your skills are definitely improving. Love your work, keep it coming!

[@GhostTownLiving]

Wow, thank you! This is one of my favorites too. I like a calm mix of history, adventure, and beautiful scenery. Appreciate the note.

[@nuna3546]

This looks like a dream to do, fixing and finding stuff and learning so much everyday

[@flows-edits]

Same let’s go by a abandon town right now lol

[@LeonardoReyes-ob7hv]

Funny profile pic

[@jennifermenth-pavel1260]

I would love to go there rock hunting, it looks like there are some awesome ones in the videos.

[@myxalI]

Going to Cerro Gordo has gotten a very important point on my bucket list Love your vids Greetings from Germany

[@wildbill8801]

Ich wär auch dabei😅

[@devilshaircut9]

ja ja ja, Deutschland ist LockDown

[@GhostTownLiving]

So cool! Thanks for checking out the videos. Hope you make it over one day. I'll be here...

[@BobAndrews69]

Ich würde auch mitkommen

[@xluig_0049]

Kann mich da nur anschließen xD

[@kazbleasdale1310]

We haul water to our farm and have 2 large underground tanks for the houses. We fill them every 2 weeks. For our gardens we have a tank we fill in summer above ground. We bought a truck to haul the water that has an insulated water tank on the back so it doesn’t freeze in the cold winters we have. Great video. Love watching all you are doing.

[@jesseharris5504]

I live down the road in San Diego. I’ve gone through lone pine many times. Never knew little cero was out there. One day I’ll take the detour and come see your amazing town. Keep up the great content! R.I.P. Minecraft laptop haha.

[@GhostTownLiving]

Thanks! Hope you make it out. It's a really beautiful area

[@adacox]

@@GhostTownLiving ... what happened to that Minecraft video Brent? I went to rewatch but can’t find it

[@cathleenmarie4338]

@@enja001 🤣😂😅🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣💦

[@humbertomaldonado5950]

lol i saw that video lol

[@ksinarnia]

pick me up on your way up there im in north county

[@Blackvipe1]

I can tell you a better way to do this, I have done this with low pressure like you are experiencing. Using your existing water pump 700 feet down, connect it to a 500 Gallon or higher water Tank. Put a floating valve inside the tank so it only fills so far and shuts off when filled. Then at the bottom of the tank connect connect it to 1 inch pvc going to a pressure pump, then connect that to a oneway valve to the T pipe, that T--pipe will have a pressure gauge, check valve, pressure switch and pressure release valve. From the pressure valve you connect it to side with the pressure gauge below. Then on the opsit side connects the lines going to your house. One side of the T-pipe will connect to the pressure pump. The other side will connect to a 80 gallon Pressure tank from there to your house and faucts. This will supply you with all the water you will need. Then you can filter it from there using a filter system and uv filters to make it drink able. This setup will get you a good 60 to 75 psi with the right pressure pump. Also You can put a floatation switch in the tank to turn off the pump down 700 feet to turn off and on automatically. I have a diagram I can create if you need help with assembly of it.

[@marcosmota1094]

Pretty much. How Brent does not think through that option is beyond me. All the desert living channels have tackled installing above ground storage tanks.

[@nomedeuusuario]

Water on the mines is big on lead does dat filter works?

[@Blackvipe1]

@@nomedeuusuario What I was explaining was to get the water to the surface. And put it on a pressure pump so it could be used in a kitchen as well as shower. However after the pressure pump can stick filters in for heavy metals, This would remove lead from the water.

[@nomedeuusuario]

@@Blackvipe1 Ohhhhhh cool cool, i dont know much bout those things nice to have some one whos willing to explain

[@DAVIDTORRESANI]

Can I follow these instructions you gave?

[@airborneace]

From the little bit of internet research I did, it looks like the ship that carried the ore across the lake burned around 1882. After that time, a railroad spur was built to Keeler and a terminal for Cerro Gordo built on the tracks for loading ore into railcars. You actually got a shot of the railroad depot in Keeler in your video footage. Some really neat history there, thanks for doing these videos

[@Ty-tie_FTW]

I am surprised with how big this place is every time i watch. You have covered so much ground and it's like the explorations are just endless.

[@evanl1729]

Always a great Friday when there is a new episode 😃

[@GhostTownLiving]

Appreciate that! Thanks for checking it out

[@mariemorgan7759]

So true! I usually wait till evening to relax and watch the latest update videos,it's very addictive!😎

[@ChokyoDK]

This series is always so calming and interesting. Love from Denmark!

[@GhostTownLiving]

Thank you!

[@charisma-hornum-fries]

X 2.

[@zalix512]

Hats off to all who helped.

[@daverohner271]

With everything we are dealing with in this country, this is a wonderful distraction The raw innocence of Mother Nature nearly brings me to tears Thank you

[@shad0wpk02]

it might not look like it but this man right here, this man is living the dream. The things I'd give up to live like this in an area like this. City life is nothing compared to this. If Cerro Gordo is ever opening to the public, I don't know yet how I'm gonna afford an expensive ticket to the other side of the world, but I am definitely gonna visit it. This place is on my bucket list ever since I've started watching your amazing channel. Keep up the great videos!

[@GhostTownLiving]

Thank you! Hope you can make it out here one day.

[@JohanYlikiiskila]

Totally agree! When the pandemic is over and my kids are old enough (which will hopefully take longer) I'm booking my flight to the other side of the world and try to visit.

[@SKY11211213]

@@GhostTownLiving IF I ever want to travel to the country with the worst internet warriors imo then it is going to be LA, Boston or some more rural area and will take a trip to Cerro Gordo I guess. Chances are very low on the other hand

[@gaylewilliamson9183]

You are living the dream.water witching works.would love to see your town someday.❤️❤️❤️🇺🇸

[@TaraGxD]

I really can't wait to visit Cerro Gordo. I'm from Ireland so it may be quite a while, but I will make sure I will visit. It is too beautiful to miss, your passion for Cerro Gordo is inspiring! Thank you for taking the time to make these videos.

[@neil_arthur]

Me and you both 😍🇮🇪 this place is definitely on the bucket list

[@hardergamer]

I'm thinking the same and from the UK, there's little point in going for a weekend lol

[@RageBruh]

"If you look at it from a distance, Owens lake looks like a forgotten desert and Keeler looks a town that time has forgotten, but I think, like everything in life, that depends on what you're focussed on. If you look closely at Owens lake, you'll see that the birds are coming back and that there's new vegetation every where, and I just find myself filled with gratitude for everything that Is, not just what could-be." Never really comment on videos, but related soo much to this I had to say so. I've been watching your videos from start to finish, those words moved Me dude, I'm unsure why but I'll go figure it out. Thank you.

[@jamiecarson532]

Love this.

[@sound_misshandelt1749]

You're always so calm and positive I hope there were more people like u im my area... keep up the good work!

[@TheBioExplorer]

In Alaska I lived in a house where we had a water tank. The guy came and filled in once a week. It wasn't bad. You may want to consult a hydrologist. Those springs may have recharged after all this time.

[@devilshaircut9]

The springs would be a good idea for the summer with his projected visitor crowds but I think the mine could provide water for winter

[@zombieguyproducion]

@@devilshaircut9 I would not use that mine water. I mean, there is a very good reason he is saying he would never serve it to visitors. That water is HEAVILY contaminated by heavy metals

[@tn15_]

who needs a hydrologist when you can have a water witch?

[@TheBioExplorer]

@@tn15_ 🤣... True that... but hey... only if the water witch doesn't work. Say THAT 3 times fast.

[@deirdrepasko9965]

@@TheBioExplorer LOL.

[@dominicdannible4245]

Bout to be the highlight of my day right here. Love your content. Even turned me onto more mining and cerro gordo info. all good stuff. Great editing as well. Good Luck & God Speed from Gurnee, IL

[@GhostTownLiving]

Thank you so much! I've been to Gurnee once!

[@skwatson2617]

I agree with other comments about making your videos a documentary show for tv. You do a great job, make your passion the viewers passion too. I live in the UK where we have totally different climate, conditions, and easy access to everything. I love seeing what you do, how you bring this historic place back to life. If I was more mobile, and in better health I’d come volunteer for a season to help you out. Thank you and keep safe

[@Ikgeloofhetniet]

This is such an inspiring channel. Not that I want to go by a ghost town, but I do have my own wild dreams and watching your journal fills me up with so much hope that I would actually fulfill them one day.

[@randomvintagefilm273]

You can do it. Work hard and save your money, don't spend it on things you don't need.

[@lukesaintloup2174]

he’s an investment banker. he could only do this because of existing privilege

[@Cent51]

@@lukesaintloup2174 you sound like a woke stocker..

[@guitarman864]

There has to be an underground spring.. that being said, buy a water truck with a clean tank, just have to fill it once a month or year.. just make sure you have a good filtration system ... and as for as having people move there,, be careful what you wish for.. some of us would give anything to be as far away from people as possible.. great video, beautiful views out there!

[@kiler2death]

I think the investment of the place is to make it into a tourist attraction not permanent residences.

[@ElwynR]

Just came across your channel! and love it "what a life" I was at Death Valley a couple of years ago filming Low level Jets! greetings form Wales UK

[@josip25]

from Swansea straight to Rhossili...what an amazing vacation...cheers from Italy!

[@randomvintagefilm273]

Hey Elwyn! Love your channel too! Glad you found this one...an amazing, unfolding story

[@susanhalerty150]

just a thought; try digging out the springs, box them in with concrete, create a large cistern then gravity feed the water to another cistern outside of town, or on a hill overlooking town, then to a central distribution pipe( fire hydrant) you may be able to get state/federal help thru their rural grants program

[@sydrielles]

Hello from Nashville, TN! History has always been my favorite subject and I absolutely adore what you're doing with Cerro Gordo, the world needs more people like you. Thank you for all that you've done/will do for Cerro Gordo and thank you for sharing that with us, I've loved learning about this place. (:

[@GhostTownLiving]

Awesome! Thank you! Appreciate you checking out the videos.

[@NEXT-MED]

Hello Brent, from Vancouver Canada. I watch your videos every weekend. This is my first time watching during the premier

[@DoylesDigs]

Watching from Squamish! Waiting for the premier :)

[@ninjakatja]

@@DoylesDigs Same here from London, Ontario! I love how many Canadians find this so 'familiar'? Big love to you, Brent. I wish I was able to do the same. Cheers, y'all!

[@brandonhennessy4009]

Langley BC Canada!

[@GhostTownLiving]

Amazing! I'm glad you made it. Thanks for spending part of your Friday here and hope you liked it.

[@MorryB]

Checking in from Calgary! Western Canada has many of its own ghost towns or mines that shut down. This makes me want to go exploring (safely) once it's easier to travel.

[@Joek723]

His voice is calming as heck. I feel like I’m transported straight to the mtns.

[@sandyposey8074]

As I get closer and closer to the newest video you put out, I love this channel even more. Such a kind soul and passion that you have for this town.

[@SilverJigProductions]

Man, that view near the end of the video... it's easy to see how you fell in love with this place! Thanks for sharing with us. 😊

[@GhostTownLiving]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@geoffmackley]

Awesome place, awesome sunsets ...

[@allstar930]

Man, you're living my dream. The only thing I wonder about is what type of nasty heavy metals or mining byproducts that well water is picking up.

[@Smokey420Greenleaf]

very good point.

[@nnyboy320]

I can't get over this adventure you've take. What a wonderful challenge and way of life. Bringing purpose to yourself and a near forgotten piece of history. Living there must just be the icing on the cake.

[@lostjackets4006]

Loving your videos Brent. In Australia we also struggle with water. If I was in your position, I would go for the option of capturing water from the roofs of all of your buildings with tanks. We use tanks extensively in Australia even in urban areas. Tanks have a number of advantages: one, you can use gravity to supplement the movement of water and this lowers the demand on your pumps and power sources. I think you would get a heap of water off that roof of that building over the Union shaft and winch and, from the videos. that building appears to be well above the rest of the town. Just think of the gravity push you could achieve from that. Also, if something goes wrong they are much easier to maintain than having to go down 700 feet in an old mine. Second, the water quality would be much better than something gathered through water being leeched through a heavy metal mine. Third, tanks can be topped up with water carted from somewhere else in times of critical shortages. Fourth, I'm sure the cost of guttering, tanks and demand pumps would be nowhere near as much as piping water in from lower down the valley. Provided you have a reliable power source (and we are increasingly using solar to supplement our grid system), you'll have good water and good pressure too. One last thing I was reminded of while watching this video and your discovery of the spring system. In my home state of Tasmania we had lots of mines in the mountains. Often, mining companies would construct dams to catch run-off above the mine site for use in mining operations (in fact, that was the forerunner of the state's massive hydro-electricity industry - admittedly we have a bit more rain than you). Are you sure that there are no such dams in proximity to your mine sites? Best wishes and keep up the great work. Nick

[@jeremyud]

They can't do that. It's illegal in California to catch rainwater.

[@lostjackets4006]

Now you mention it I think Brent said that in his video. Why is that? Is it something to do with affecting the catchment for the bigger cities?

[@lostjackets4006]

@@lotharschiese8559 that's a good point too. I guess I got carried away by those winter scenes of snow and ice

[@willij4lib]

​@@jeremyud One should know the difference between legal and lawful. Legal refers to Corporate contracts and lawful has do do with what is right in nature. You can choose to contract if you like with service corporations such as cities and states but it will cost you dearly.

[@charisma-hornum-fries]

@@jeremyud Wasn’t it about not using it inside? Perhaps I remember it wrong.

[@greglawson3805]

So jealous of your adventure, don’t ever quit.

[@Kibitzer9]

I just think it is remarkable how you have managed this long without running water. Keep it up. To the luckiest man on earth. Love your videos.

[@racheladmore240]

Picture perfect... Every turn you made was just beautiful. You should also take pictures of the views at sunset and sunrise and have them on post cards... That maybe a good merchandise for the town!!

[@edwin4846]

once you hit 1mil, your gonna get a ton of amazing sponsorship options presented. looking forward to the expansion you can achieve with the success this channel is gonna bring you and cero gordo.

[@RetroChiZ]

To be honest, he should have his own show on TV.

[@21keys27]

This man literally went half on 230,000,000 I doubt he needs money for expansion lol

[@edwin4846]

@@21keys27 you know rebuilding and living in a ghost town is expensive, nevermind the hotel costs... did yo not just listen to him talk about how hard water is get up there? yeh he could use some sweet ad revenue to help his project(s). after 1 mil his opportunities will be great, and give him means to jump start that town to levels not seen since 1900.

[@eily_b]

Cistern were my first thought also. You can use them for washing, toilets, gardening, the animals etc. And for drinking you could still use fresh water in tanks. Saves already a lot.

[@jamiebyrnes8539]

After all that happened this week in the US, I'm so excited to watch Brent and his amazing adventures.

[@adriandolezal3961]

Towards the end of the video when your driving to the sunset is incredible. That guitar rift always fits perfect in these situations

[@mmL16]

Those drone shots are absolutely incredible

[@christybriggs1737]

Having lived off the grid for 4 years in the early 90s I know exactly how you feel. I had a new appreciation for electricity & running water when I moved back to "civilization." We lived in generator power & well water. We were lucky to have that.

[@TheBadcop]

When you're trekking across that mountain, does the whirring of your trusty drone following you from above feel like an old friend? Do you ever speak to it like Tom Hanks and Wilson in Castaway?

[@GhostTownLiving]

Anytime I cut my fingers I make sure to press it firmly on the drone. Give him character and something for us to talk about.

[@jarleron4788]

@@GhostTownLiving And (all the good in the world forbid it) if the drone should crash in the mountains to only be found 1000 years in the future by an alien race wanting to know what the area is/was they can use your DNA off of the drone to clone you so you can explain it to them. Also they could clone several hundred-thousand of you to make a new world C-G army! muahahahaha.

[@cheycasters]

hahahaaa.....thats a crazy thought but, a goodun'!

[@apcadd80]

Who operates the drone? Himself?

[@TheColeWerner]

@@apcadd80 you can pick specific objects for the drone to follow automatically without having to fly it yourself

[@moxhh]

I saw this ‚water Crew‘ and my first thougt was: Not all heroes wear capes…those kind of people makes me feel that there‘s hope for this current time. Thank you guys!

[@wdrdiyman1674]

If lead ore was mined there, you should have any water that emerges from the ground tested for lead compounds !!

[@RitaManna]

Hi there! I've been following your videos for months and am a huge fan. But this is quite concerning. There could be a lot of poisonous heavy metals in the water as a result of the open mine. In addition, sulfuric acid is very common in open mines. This makes me very nervous that you could be consuming this water. 😬 Please use fresh water cisterns, rainwater harvesting, or piping in from Keeler. I'd hate to see you get seriously ill because of the water quality. Stay safe! And keep up the great work. 💕

[@dandavatsdasa8345]

Would passive solar water Distilling help? The Cerro Gordo Mines are a collection of abandoned mines located in the Inyo Mountains, in Inyo County, near Lone Pine, California. Mining operations spanned 1866 to 1957, producing high grade silver, lead, and zinc ore. Wikipedia

[@lilredwagon5311]

@@RitaManna unfortunately California law doesn't allow their people to collect rain water...I don't even think they're allowed to melt the snow? Don't quote me on the snow part

[@lilredwagon5311]

@@dandavatsdasa8345 is there a cliff in the Inyo Mountains called the Inyo Face? Sorry haha I had to

[@jostouw4366]

@@RitaManna Sulphuric acid in limestone ?

[@gingerbread6614]

You see such good in everything, too bad we couldn’t spread that around..

[@sandyc6569]

Amen!

[@devilshaircut9]

@@sandyc6569 Awoman

[@sandyc6569]

@@devilshaircut9 😊👍

[@strikergamer2979]

@@devilshaircut9 😂

[@morkovija]

If in the future more and more people would be doin things like this - its goin to be good. So much better than living in a shoebox in the city

[@ancientsalt4291]

Thats for real. But unfortunately cheetos and taco bell is more important for most folk nowadays

[@saviorchief3651]

Honestly you're right I'm so stressed every day wondering how I'm going to pay bills, make money. Living like this just seems a lot less stressful. Yeah im sure there are things that are stressful about off grid living and boondockong but something about it seems so freeing. I'm building a bicycle camper for me and my gf ditching gasoline. Going to try and maybe live in it for a while, save money and not have to struggle so much. We are very low maintenance people and not very picky at all, when it comes to survival the picky people die first.

[@morkovija]

@@saviorchief3651 good luck my dude. Hope it works out!

[@saviorchief3651]

@@morkovija thanks! I appreciate the positive response the world needs more people like you.

[@KoalaKoala00]

@@saviorchief3651 good luck on your journey

[@paulspaulding2762]

Fascinating, I grew up in Lone Pine, had friends in Keeler. Never ventured up to Cerro Gordo. Great place to be off the grid, but able to use modern technology. Keep the clips coming!

[@roxydegall3699]

Thank you for disclosing the history of the water in Cerro Gordo and what plans you have! This landscape is just absolutely gorgeous and we can hear the love pouring out of your heart when you talk about it.. again an amazing video my friend... and man what a wonderful sunset you gave us, you really got the eye for taking beautiful shots... how do you do that, when you drive and everything is shaking but the camera on the view has no shakes at all?

[@MF11283]

It always amazes people how beautiful the deserts and mountains in the rain shadow (desert) of a larger range are.

[@GhostTownLiving]

Thank you! It's really beautiful here. I've experimented with cameras a lot and that shot was with a GoPro. It has an internal stabilizer that helps

[@roxydegall3699]

@@GhostTownLiving thank you for your reply.. i really have to look into those GoPro cameras! Wish i could visit you but i'm on a tight budget and flying over from Switzerland is a little difficult.. but who knows! I could live there with no problems even with the water situation, electricity is all i need and this you got.. do you have a empty house somewhere? lol

[@thetreasuredbottle4642]

I lived in 15 acres when I was younger and thats how we found water was a water which. It was 640 feet before we got water. Worth giving it a go!

[@GhostTownLiving]

Absolutely, I'm really into the idea now

[@kevinsidrow1553]

Water witching works, my dad did it in action, ca in the 80's and drilled a well.

[@devilshaircut9]

Does the witch your soul as payment?

[@Ogma3bandcamp]

Incredible content yet again, thanks Brent. Water is not a problem in Ireland.

[@sheriherrick4420]

I love your videos and the music you put with them is absolutely perfect. I can almost feel the sun on my skin while watching the sunset or the breeze and smell the dirt and rocks.... Oh what I wouldn't give to be able to live like you!

[@_asantesana_squashbanana_]

Oh damn I caught it for once 😎 Wow such pretty views! This Aussie understands water troubles and would love to visit one day and pat those cute cats and see those views and learn about that history myself. Cheers for all the great vids man 😊

[@trudiswanson9855]

👍from fellow Aussie. (Toowoomba Qld where the water bill $ is high because the water must be pumped uphill)

[@teoyuexin9598]

The sceneries are so beautiful that it makes me wanna cry

[@shadcovert1160]

Brent: "not a big fan of heights, oh and my shoe is untied." Also Brent: Continues walking.

[@erickf.dossantos4654]

also brent goes inside a mine and goes down a hole that he don't knows how far down it goes with a rope tied to a hundred years old piece of wood

[@morningmoon215]

You blow my mind! Wishing you all the best. Hope you are ok. I found your page last night. My sister and brother in-law collect antiques. My 3 sister's and I grew up with a Mum that went scrounging in abandoned house's when I was a child in New South Wales, Australia. I respect your reasoning and passion for what you do. Sorry about the Tavern. Sending you immense kudos! Stay safe. Am looking forward to watching your adventures.

[@philjohnson1744]

The person who says something is impossible should not interrupt the person doing it.

[@villagelightsmith4375]

"Them heroes that I read about were simply fools who stuck it out to the end of mortal breath!" [Ballad of High Chinned Bob, "Sun And Saddle Leather" Badger Clark.]

[@richardcranium2581]

Nay sayers and those of little faith.

[@audreydeneui192]

Reminds me of my days in Peace Corps. Two years with no running water. I had a 40 liter jerry can that I used to fill. Any water I brought up I had to boil. You quickly learn to re-use any water you pour.

[@ignaciodegeyter1]

Here in Chile the Atacama desert it’s the driest in the world but we get water out of it from the fog. A lot of water, enough for gardening and food production. “Fog Catchers” can give you about 14 litters per square meter. Here’s a little article about them (I guess you can translate it with Google Chrome). Good luck! www.google.cl/amp/s/www.nacion.com/el-mundo/atacama-el-desierto-mas-arido-del-mundo-bebe-agua-de-niebla/OXIGOVJDSRF27GLHGTZ63X37UY/story/%3foutputType=amp-type

[@frannelk]

Fuck yeah, I saw the documentary about the "fog water" From Chilian dessert and that thing was amazing, actually I was trying to find the material for this guy and you came and left all the links, excellent that you share this brother, hopefully this guy is taking note, Saludos hermano.

[@noteem5726]

Yes! There's nothing that nature can't do or man when he puts his mind to it. If you can make a refrigerator with dirt and water evaporation there's no reason you can't bring water to the desert.

[@noteem5726]

@@darrellroeters4951 No hablo English either apparently because he said you could translate it in Google

[@WhyForWhatNow]

Live in South west of Australia, I have never ever heard of catching fog for water, that is insane!

[@SpaceFlye]

Didn't even know this was a thing. That's pretty cool!

[@roarrrtrip]

that quest for the water is so intriguing, i cant wait to see the improvement in the next videos. The view toward Death Valley from the cabin is incredible, it would be a great spot for people where to spend some days in solitude to recharge the mind, and even create something (music, painting, poetry).

[@NocturnalProductions]

Cant wait to be able to come over from down under and visit!

[@MikeOrkid]

I can't get over how quiet it is while going down the hoist.

[@jaxonvaughan7383]

I love your videos and what you show and teach about this historic town. Peace and love from across the country

[@emmyashbaugh]

This is incredible!! I'm terrified by the mine aspect for some reason, small confined places give me all the anxiety. The lift going down would be like a slow ride to nightmare town for me! While watching you walk the plank over the well I was holding my breath, I could never. Wishing you all the best out there, friend!!

[@rgzhaffie]

Gives the expression "dry town" a whole new meaning

[@GerhardCombrink]

I've learned the hard way that the only thing more important than water, is security. If this ghost town was in South Africa, it would have been impossible to survive alone there for any significant amount of time, not that there would have been a single shred of steel remaining anyway (structures are even demolished to get to the nails).

[@rhonak7548]

From a fellow South African granny, I agree with your comment 👍

[@offgridcarnivore]

Bro look up some yt vids on how to replace that head gasket you'll be amazed when you realize after your done how easy it was and how handy you are!

[@awesomecreationschannel]

Another wonderful episode! I love seeing you explore more of the area around your town, I have so many questions but I need to watch the rest of your episodes first! 😂

[@lesjayco7785]

That heart beat from the pump is cavitation (air in the impeller). There is a bleed screw on the impeller casing you loosen to get the air out. If the pump has been sized to deal with that amount of “head” once primed it should stay on line if you keep the exit pipe submerged in the water.

[@devilshaircut9]

Yeah, WHY does a new pump need to be rebuilt? I know nothing of teh model of pump they installed and this is 100% an armchair guess but I wonder if the pump is strong enough and they actully need a second pump because they are pumping vertically over 700 ft

[@lesjayco7785]

@@devilshaircut9 looking at the size of the pump they installed it did not look big enough in my opinion to deal with the head or weight of water in the discharge pipe. It is one of the most crucial details of pump sizing.

[@andrewsweet43]

@@lesjayco7785 from the looks of it it doesn't seem to be a normal pump with an impeller. I think this pump works with pistons or diaphragms so the pulsating may be normall... Just a guess

[@lesjayco7785]

I had a second look and yes I think you are right

[@Coldbreezed]

@@lotharschiese8559 it's a mineral mine

[@Brudierawr]

You need to make a new segment... " Metal detecting cerro gordo"... Find more relics... Coins.. buttons... Tools... guns... Bullets... Put it into the museum.... Contact Quarter Hoarder ....on youtube!!! ..

[@Jonny2myren]

Please don't hire a dowser; it simply doesn't work. There's a reason none of them were able to get James Randy's $1 million reward for proving their ability.

[@Kibitzer9]

I agree. It’s right up there with horoscopes and fortune cookies.

[@Insertnamesz]

Yeah, don't get scammed thinking this is a nice person trying to help. They're hacks lol

[@matthewalley5684]

Indeed. When I was a kid my folks hired one of those clowns and ended up having to drill about three times deeper than he said they would.

[@DaveMartin-co8et]

I know a well driller who's father is a hydrologist. Whenever the dad showed up at a drill site someone would grab a forked stick and start wandering around like they were dousing. It was a running joke but the hydrologist could never stop himself from expressing contempt. It was always good for a laugh.

[@marymadalenem2351]

My grandfather used a Y cherry stick. Hit water every time. Just saying no joke

[@brianjohnston9822]

It is amazing the degree of comfort or expectations we have from living in a modern age. I had a small cottage that was only 75 feet from a lake. Living in an environment where the temperature would drop below freezing 6 months a year, made it a little difficult to maintain water year round. The cottage was only intended to be a 3 season accommodation, but the beauty of the place I was determined to make it 4. Each weekend that I arrived, the first thing I would do was to check the water pressure, and then see if I had sustainable water flow. I spent thousands of dollars to ensure that I always had water. The first thing was to rent a small backhoe and trench a path to the lake. It had to be deep enough to be below the frost line. Even though I was below the frost line, I wrapped the pipe with heat tape. But not use one line, I installed two, just in case. Every once in a while technology would fail me. The power grid would fail for numerous reasons. A tree falling across a power line, or just a major storm would knock out the power. A power failure for more than 24 hours would inevitably mean a burst pipe in the cottage. Thankfully I always made sure that power to the pump was turn off, and all of the taps were left open. After 25 years, the pex pipe started to fail, the pump didnt like pumping lake water. But the effort to repair was still worth that moment of turning on the tap and having hot water for dishes, a hot bath after a day of playing outside, or even that magical flushing sound of the toilet.

[@motor2of7]

I still get angry whenever I think about Lake Owens, the Owens Valley a what the city of Los Angeles and William Mulholland did to that beautiful area. It’s outright theft that’s never been made right. Ironic that all of the Prius driving, eco-concerned people living in the city are doing so at the expense of a true ecological disaster.

[@petric334]

The whole area is just a post apocalyptic version of what it should be now. It's an on-going travesty.

[@martsteensma6695]

New project for Brent, reroute the water back from LA to the valley. Come on get on the backhoe and start digging. I bet you'll be back safely in your ghosttown before they notice the water is missing!

[@barrettabney]

Yea, the libtards never know, or can even understand, what their prissy lifestyle costs others. It's a bit sickening. And LA might as well have a bunch of zombies camping out in it now, poopin on the streets and all...

[@mkervelegan]

Simply by choosing to move to or live in Socal is to tell the world that one doesn't give a fuck about the planet.

[@michaelscott-joynt3215]

@@barrettabney I'd extend this far beyond California (Las Vegas, Phoenix, etc.). There's no earthly reason for grinding out metropolitan life for millions of people in a freaking desert. There's only one reason: greed. They don't even try to change their lifestyles, either. Green grass, flower gardens, and running air conditioning in their cars for a while before they can tolerate sitting inside their vehicles. It's insane to me, the amount of environment we've abused, and resources we've piped away, just to settle every damn place with cities.

[@AttackDoge]

Absolutely love the content!

[@jovanjanevski3747]

I see snow, which means there is some moisture in the air, if you have decent solar power (or any kind of electrical power, 1000W is enough), you could set up an air conditioning inverter unit for the house and during the winter, use the condensated water from the outside element as a technical non-drinking water. Then you could boil and distillate it in order to purify it, since AC units attract mold due to the moisture. Each 2-3 days my Samsung AC gets me a bucket of like 20l of water, from air moisture, which i throw away, because of water abundance where i live. Could be less there if it's dryer, but, worth a try. Provides both heating and water during the winter. I think it's good down to -7*C.

[@1751Kate]

I love your perspective on life, I really hope to come visit your town someday soon! Thank you for posting your journey!!!

[@kingkringle]

Take a drink every time he says "cerro gordo".

[@GhostTownLiving]

Cerro Gordo

[@mickeybigbuds]

pissed already hic lol

[@erickf.dossantos4654]

no enough alcohol

[@blancolirio]

Beautiful Vlog!!

[@jazzcatt]

Hi Juan! I think this guy is amazing for buying this place and attempting to bring it back to life.

[@bmiv6484]

Hahahahha. Love that Juan is watching this channel too!!! I’m a huge Blancolirio fan too!!

[@DaleDoesItAll]

I respect your adventurism and enjoy the content. However, I would advise you to look into the history of "Ghost town in the Sky" theme park, as I believe you could learn something from their mistake and misfortunes concerning water.

[@charleahar]

could you drop a link? I tried finding sources talking about their water, but no luck

[@DaleDoesItAll]

@@charleahar kzbin.info/www/bejne/emStZKSpoMacj7s This video discusses it briefly. I'll try to link more if I can.

[@EduGrigoletto]

Man I'm addicted in this channel and Cerro Gordo story...greetings from Brazil :)

[@charlie.ridgway86]

It's crazy how invested I feel about the water situation at Cerro Gordo...

[@shoutatthesky]

Hey Brent! I'm watching from New Zealand. We have lots of water here if you want to do a trade?

[@james6667]

Bro me too

[@james6667]

From nz

[@_asantesana_squashbanana_]

Australia might 🤣 with love across the Tazman x

[@smokeface2228]

He might trade you some old pieces of Levi’s for that!😂

[@nathangreer8219]

Perhaps you could trade a Hobbit, or maybe the One Ring? :D

[@melshingleton7865]

Water whiching is how we always find our wells on the farm!! There are a couple of guys who do it for a living and I. 30 years, they've never been wrong!

[@GhostTownLiving]

I keep hearing that! Maybe I'll have to give it a go.

[@dags1965]

Greetings from Australia! You and your channel are amazing!!!

[@michaelmatuch8184]

This may be a more long term thing to add but consider doing research into a solar water heater, it heats water that is gathered with solar energy and could provide hot water to the town

[@kohsman313]

"IF ANYTHING ELSE ITS COOLER NOW" no truer words have been spoken

[@Lazris59]

Another sad story of a California lake that dried up. I don't know for certain, but I would bet it was to feed the unquenchable thirst of L.A. In the central valley between Bakersfield and Fresno there is a country and city called Tulare. There used to be a lake called Tulare lake a long time ago. I gear up near that area and never believed what people said. Then I saw a map from the 1800s and sure enough there was a lake. The over use of it's water for farming and the damming up of the rivers lead to it's destruction. I just WISH I could of see what splendor California was before we started killing off all the bears, damming the rivers and drilling millions of holes for oil. If I could somehow visit and fly around like soaring over California man would I be in awe and just stupefied at what we did to this state. Would I want to give up my computer? My job that's relatively easy that I do on it? My car? My house with running water and food in the fridge? No, not at all. But I would LOVE to SEE what natural wilds were here before it became so sterile and tamed.

[@eliscott5021]

Yep this is the case. The only reason Owen's Lake is coming back is because the residents of Owen's Valley sued LADWP over air pollution. Big winds come up and mobilize fine particles from the lake bed. Those fine particles are small enough to pass directly into the bloodstream an cause cancer. The suit was settled and the rehabilitation of Owens Lake is only because of the required mitigation efforts. It likely will never be like it was once, but it's made tremendous progress since I first saw it back in 1991 as an 8 year old kid.

[@DavidWoodruff1972]

Yep, much of the Owens River was diverted into the Los Angeles Aqueduct. It turned Owens Lake into the largest single source of dust pollution in the United States (2013).

[@coolthought8456]

maybe the residents of the area can consider water retention landscape to help further improve the land. It definitely won't reverse the damage caused but definitely will help. I have seen in countries like India and Australia in semi-arid region using such techniques to retain water quite successfully.

[@Lazris59]

@@DavidWoodruff1972 Wow. I always thought the central valleys air quality was bad with all the tilling. Really sad to hear it is worse over there. LA definitely bullies/leverages it's power in population and wealth against the rest of the state. I know they pump their sewage up to Bakersfield and when Bakersfield tried to stop it, they sued and won. Another case where LA drained a lake for water, although I am not able to confirm and is nowhere near as bad at lake owens, is lake Qweah near three rivers. Driving around that lake to see family it's always shocking to see how much higher the lake used to be, it's clear all around with water marks but it's so much lower. You drive around the outside of where the lake used to be and sometimes can't even see the water. Always depressing to see the lengths we go to maintain people living in inhospitable places. LA has great weather because it's a costal desert pretty much. Without all this water brought in from across the state, people would not be able to live there.

[@thandimichelle]

This was the most amazing brief history of your town I've just watched. It really touched my heart