Flowing surface water has so many uses its hard to list them all.
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Ram Pump
This allows for off grid water pressure. Useful for
watering livestock and irrigation. If the water is potable, such a device can service a home. It
should at least be able to service a flush. If the water was sent through a radiator, it could cool a space in warm weather, warm a space in cool weather.
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Micro Hydro Electric
If the flow is strong
enough, it could be used to operate a small turbine to produce electricity.
-Farm Raised Fish
There is the option of using the water to service tanks or using the stream to raise fish in containment areas.
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Acorns
Continuously replenished fresh water is ideal for removing tannins from acorns. Once removed, the acorns are entirely edible, with a wide array of menu possibilities.
-Mill
Constant motion used to turn a shaft offers excellent opportunity for a cottage industry. It is essentially
Free Energy. Grind grains, cut lumber, pulverize materials, move air, crush apples to make
cider, run a machine...all possible.