Ya know ...... if da pump don't work because the foot valve is clogged up, or the foot valve spring is just too old and weak or something ...... you can always dip a watering sprinkler pail into the lake that holds two gallon ...... and fill up the back of the toilet .....so it will flush like it's supposed to ...... a good flush!
One big advantage from living on a lake is the availability of water like that.
Everyone who reads this should do this for a two day weekend ..... pull the plug on your pump ..... and get out the water sprinkler pail .......to get an appreciation for that indoor flush toilet ..... it will make you appreciate your water system in a big way ........ f-l-u-s-h ........ gurgle-gurgle-gurgle ...... yes thankfully, it is working ........ amen!
And, oh yes, items like running water in the kitchen and bathroom sink.
Ya know not everyone on this here Lake Winni waterfront lives in a mega million dollar mcmansion ..... ya just pay property taxes like you do .... or, almost like you do .... except for flushing dat toilet ....... f-l-u-s-h!