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A method of supplying water from a well is provided. The method includes the following steps. First, a supply apparatus is provided that includes a container having first and second ends and a first chamber extending to a first opening in the second end. The supply apparatus also has a first fluid conduit with a first branch for use in transporting the water from the first chamber. Next, at least a portion of the second end of the container is submerged within the water in the well such that the first chamber contains a quantity of air. Then, at least a portion of the quantity of air from the first chamber is removed by an air compressor thereby drawing a vacuum within the first chamber. The vacuum in turn draws a quantity of water from the well into the first chamber through the first opening. Next, the removal of air from the first chamber is stopped when the water has obtained a first predetermined level within the first chamber. The first opening is then closed. Compressed air is supplied to the first chamber from the air compressor above the first predetermined level of water thereby forcing at least a portion of the quantity of water out of the first chamber and through the first branch of the first fluid conduit. Finally, the supply of compressed air to the first chamber is stopped when the water has obtained a second predetermined level within the first chamber. In another embodiment the container has two chambers permitting continuous supply of water.
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