5 houses on 1 well: How can I increase my water pressure, it is so low, it takes a minute to build enough pressure to take a shower.

What is the well supply tank, how much pressure is it putting out, are there separate pressure regulators on each line. Has pressure went down from what it used to me. How old are the supply lines to the houses ?

Please answer chucks questions. Couple options here depending on what details you give.

"it takes a minute to build enough pressure to take a shower."

By that, do you mean that you have to turn the water off a minute or so, let it build pressure, and then turn it back on, and that when you do, it has built up enough pressure to shower?

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Originally Posted by jlisenbe

"it takes a minute to build enough pressure to take a shower."

By that, do you mean that you have to turn the water off a minute or so, let it build pressure, and then turn it back on, and that when you do, it has built up enough pressure to shower?

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That doesn't tell us anything. We need information before we can offer a solution.
What's the PSI at the pump? What size is the holding/ pressure tank? What's the PSI entering your house> Is there a PRV,(pressure reducing valve) installed on your water service?
Answer us and we'll answer you. Regards, Tom