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Leflore County, Mississippi

Building permits, zoning and land rules in Leflore County, Mississippi

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Leflore County, Mississippi does not publish enough verified information to give a reliable yes-or-no answer on residential building permits in unincorporated areas; obtain a written answer from county government before construction1. County zoning is also unconfirmed, while individual septic systems go through the Mississippi State Department of Health23.

At a glance

Building permit
County requirement and application process unconfirmed; ask before construction1
Zoning
Countywide zoning status unconfirmed2
Septic permit
Handled statewide by the Mississippi State Department of Health34
RV living
Private-land occupancy rule unconfirmed; ask county government2
Tiny home
Occupancy, size and setback rules unconfirmed; ask county government2
Owner-builder
State residential-builder license exemption is available for work on your own residence5
Private well
Groundwater withdrawal permit required at the state casing-size threshold, with exclusions6

Who to call

Septic permits

Mississippi State Department of Health Division of On-site Wastewater

Applications and assistance for residential and commercial onsite wastewater systems, water meters and private-well sampling statewide, including Leflore County

601-576-7150

[email protected]

570 East Woodrow Wilson Drive, Jackson, MS 39216

Contact details are copied from each office’s official page and were checked against it on September 27, 2026.

Do you need a building permit in Leflore County, Mississippi?

Leflore County's residential building-permit requirement and local enforcement process could not be confirmed from a county permit page, so do not treat rural land as permit-free1. Mississippi's statewide framework says counties and municipalities must enact uniform building codes unless they opted out before the framework's deadline, but that framework does not establish Leflore County's current adopted code or local process7. Before ordering plans or starting work in unincorporated Leflore County, ask county government whether the project needs building, electrical, plumbing or mechanical approval and request the answer in writing1. Property inside a city may face a separate municipal process because Mississippi permit requirements vary by location8.

Who issues building permits in Leflore County, Mississippi?

No verified Leflore County building department, application portal, inspection schedule or fee table could be confirmed, so the issuing office and process remain open questions1. Start with Leflore County government for land outside city limits and ask which office accepts construction plans, collects fees and schedules inspections1. For property inside Greenwood or another municipality, ask that city directly because Mississippi permits may come from a city or county and requirements differ by location8. Describe the parcel, proposed use, structure type, utilities and access when you ask; then keep the written response with your project records. Do not assume the state owner-builder license exemption eliminates a locally required permit, because that exemption concerns residential-builder licensing rather than local approvals5.

Does Leflore County have zoning?

Countywide zoning in unincorporated Leflore County could not be confirmed from an adopted county ordinance or zoning map2. That uncertainty also leaves parcel-level answers unconfirmed for setbacks, minimum dwelling size, minimum lot size, building height, accessory dwellings and agricultural structures2. Ask county government for the current ordinance and the parcel's zoning status before relying on a listing that calls land unrestricted. Inside an incorporated municipality, contact the municipal government because a city's rules do not establish what applies in unincorporated Leflore County8. If a seller says no zoning applies, request the ordinance citation or written county confirmation and verify whether subdivision covenants, utility conditions or floodplain restrictions separately affect the site.

How do septic permits work in Leflore County?

Individual onsite wastewater systems in Leflore County are administered through the Mississippi State Department of Health, which handles statewide policy, technical assistance, design review and inspection work34. Apply for a new system through the Division of On-site Wastewater and arrange the soil and site evaluation that produces the Permit/Recommendation; that document is also required to obtain a water meter910. Only about 1.1% of Leflore County soils rate without severe limitations for a conventional septic drain field, so make septic feasibility a contract contingency and budget for the possibility of a nonconventional design11. Mississippi treats gray water as wastewater, and all wastewater must discharge to a central sewer or septic system rather than onto the ground, into a ditch or into a body of water12.

Can you live in an RV or tiny home in Leflore County?

Long-term RV occupancy and tiny-home occupancy on private land in Leflore County remain unconfirmed because no applicable county land-use rule was located2. Do not use Mississippi campground rules from another district as an answer for a private Leflore County parcel; those rules apply only to named campgrounds under that district's jurisdiction13. Ask county government whether the parcel may host an RV during construction, whether a tiny home qualifies as a dwelling, and what setbacks, foundation, utility and occupancy approvals apply21. Any occupied setup still needs lawful wastewater disposal: Mississippi does not permit gray-water discharge to the ground, ditches or bodies of water12. If the parcel is inside a municipality, obtain the answer from that city's land-use or permit office because local requirements vary by location8.

Building a home in Leflore County: the steps, in order

  1. Identify whether the parcel is inside a municipality or in unincorporated Leflore County, because Mississippi local permit requirements vary by location8.
  2. Ask the responsible local government for written confirmation of zoning, allowed use, setbacks, building permits, inspections and occupancy approval before finalizing plans21.
  3. Apply to the Mississippi State Department of Health for the onsite-wastewater soil and site evaluation and Permit/Recommendation39.
  4. If the driveway connects to a Mississippi state highway, obtain the required state permit for a new driveway or an alteration to an existing drive14.
  5. If acting as your own general contractor on your own residence, document the state licensing exemption while still completing every applicable local approval5.
  6. Begin construction only after the relevant offices confirm that required approvals are in place1.

What should you check before buying land in Leflore County?

Make the purchase contingent on septic feasibility because only about 1.1% of Leflore County soils rate without severe limits for a conventional drain field11. If the parcel needs a well, Mississippi requires a groundwater-withdrawal permit when surface casing diameter reaches 6 inches or more, although exclusions apply, and the landowner may qualify to drill for a permanent single-family residence or farm livestock use under construction standards6. Confirm road access before closing; a new driveway connecting to a state highway needs an MDOT permit14. The county receives about 55.4 inches of precipitation annually, while roughly 8.6% of years register severe drought, so investigate both drainage and dependable dry-season water supply1516. Leflore County's effective property-tax rate is about 1.1%, with a median annual bill around $1,0371718.

Watch-outs

  • Do not describe unincorporated Leflore County as permit-free: the county's residential permit process and enforcement could not be confirmed1.
  • Do not assume an RV or tiny home can be occupied on private land until the responsible local government confirms the parcel-specific rule2.
  • Conventional septic suitability is a major site risk because only about 1.1% of county soils rate without severe drain-field limitations11.

Sources

  1. Miss. Code Ann. §19-5-9(11) (2026 county census)
  2. (2026 county census)
  3. Mississippi State Department of Health - On-Site Wastewater (2026 county census)
  4. On-Site Wastewater, quoted and re-checked
  5. Mississippi Senate Journal, March 9, 2022 (Mississippi statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  6. Guidelines for Securing the Services of a Water Well Driller (Mississippi statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  7. Mississippi Uniform Building Codes (Mississippi statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  8. Start Your Business in Mississippi — County and City Permits (Mississippi statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  9. Mississippi State Department of Health Division of On-site Wastewater (msdh.ms.gov)
  10. On-Site Wastewater, quoted and re-checked
  11. Share of soils without severe limits for a conventional septic drain field (USDA SSURGO): Bolthole Index county data
  12. On-Site Wastewater, quoted and re-checked
  13. General Campground Rules and Policies - Ross Barnett Reservoir (Mississippi statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  14. Mississippi Access Management Guide (Mississippi statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  15. Annual precipitation: Bolthole Index county data
  16. Share of years in severe drought: Bolthole Index county data
  17. Effective property tax rate: Bolthole Index county data
  18. Median property tax bill: Bolthole Index county data

Written September 27, 2026 from the rules quoted below, each taken from an official source and re-checked by an independent reviewer. This is research, not legal advice: rules change, so confirm with the office before you buy or build.

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Leflore County in Mississippi

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How Leflore County scores

Seclusion66100% ev.
Self-Sufficiency46100% ev.
Admin Boringness6345% ev.
Durability53100% ev.
Property Autonomy39100% ev.
Carry Cost85100% ev.

Evidence strength: 91%. This reports direct-source completeness and fallback use; it is separate from the score and is not a confidence interval. How it works →

$72kTypical home
1.1%Property tax
$3,665Land / acre
55.4"Annual rain
8.6% of yrsSevere drought
23.2 / yr (+20.3)Mid-century 100°F days
18 daysMid-century dry spell
2.94" (+7.8%)Mid-century 1-day rain
1.49×Wildfire change factor
100%Forward climate coverage
$1,847Home insurance / yr
0.6% / yrInsurance growth
1.29%Nonrenewal rate
county median (2+ published ZIPs)Insurance basis
456,026People within 2 hr
32,730Radius comparison (15 mi)
44.4People / sq mi
4.7%Federal land
100%Land at 15% slope or less
1.1%Septic soil without severe limits
3,767 acWorkable land screen
25.7%Wooded land
44.6 tonsBiomass / forest ac
64.1°FAvg temp

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Answers from the rulebook for Leflore County

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Mississippi rules that apply here

  • Owner-builder exemptionAvailable (with conditions)

    A person undertaking construction or improvement on the person's own residence or acting as the person's own general contractor for construction or improvement on that residence, for purposes of Mississippi residential builder and remodeler licensing requirements.

    • The exemption concerns the licensing chapter for residential builders and remodelers; it does not by itself establish exemption from a locally required building permit or inspection.
    • The same official legislative text also states that related exemptions have limits on permit applications or residences constructed within a one-year period, depending on the subsection and circumstances.
    “(1) This chapter shall not apply to: [...] (b) Any person who undertakes construction or improvement on his own residence, or who acts as his own general contractor in the performance of construction or improvement on his own residence;”
  • Building code adoptedPartial

    Mississippi counties and municipalities subject to the statewide uniform-building-code framework.

    • All counties and municipalities must enact uniform building codes unless they opted out prior to November 30, 2014.
    • The source describes the statewide framework but does not establish that every county or municipality currently has an adopted code.
    “Under Senate Bill 2378 of 2014, all counties and municipalities must enact uniform building codes unless they opt out prior to Nov. 30, 2014. Please complete the following information regarding your county or municipality’s building code policies.”
  • InspectionsLimited

    Pediatric skilled nursing facilities regulated by the Mississippi State Department of Health.

    • Upon completion of construction, the Licensing Agency must inspect and approve the facility before occupancy.
    • The state and county health departments may access the job site during regular business hours and conduct construction progress inspections as deemed necessary by the agency.
    “Upon completion of construction, an inspection shall be made by the Licensing Agency and approval given prior to occupying the building or any part thereof. The state and county health departments shall have access to the job site during regular business hours and shall conduct construction progress inspections as deemed necessary by the agency.”
  • Certificate of occupancyLimited

    Pediatric skilled nursing facilities regulated by the Mississippi State Department of Health at final inspection and close-out.

    • At final inspection, the State Agency must receive a Certificate of Occupancy or statement of approval from the local building official permitting occupancy for the facility's intended use.
    • If there is no local building authority, approval from the local fire authority having jurisdiction must be provided.
    • If the facility is state-owned and subject to the State Bureau of Buildings, Grounds and Real Estate Management, approval of occupancy must be coordinated between the state agencies involved.
    “A copy of the Certificate of Occupancy or statement of approval from the local building official permitting occupancy of the facility for its intended use. In the absence of a local building authority, approval of a local fire authority having jurisdiction shall be provided. If the facility is owned by the State of Mississippi and subject to the State Bureau of Buildings Grounds and Real Estate Management, approval of occupancy shall be coordinated between the state agencies involved;”
  • Who permits septicMixed

    Statewide individual onsite wastewater disposal systems; the Mississippi State Department of Health establishes the rules and the appropriate county Department of Health performs local inspections.

    • The governing regulation is promulgated under the Mississippi Individual On-site Wastewater Disposal Law.
    • Inspection scheduling and inspections are handled with the appropriate county Department of Health.
    “Notify the Department at least 48 hours before beginning construction if acting as the Certified Installer of an Individual On-site Wastewater Disposal System and, at that time, schedule a time for inspection of the system with the appropriate county Department of Health.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • State — Individual onsite wastewater systems serving Leflore County.
      “The On-site Wastewater program develops policy and regulations and provides technical assistance to regional environmentalists in designing and inspecting Individual On-site Wastewater Disposal Systems (IOWDS), recreational vehicle campgrounds/lodging parks, septage pumpers/haulers and individual water supplies.”
  • Off-grid sanitationAllowed (with conditions)

    Off-grid sanitation through an individual onsite wastewater disposal system in Leflore County.

    • A soil and site evaluation and MSDH Permit/Recommendation are required for suitability and water-meter purposes.
    • The system must comply with Mississippi Department of Health rules.
    • Installation and service must use appropriately certified personnel or registered-product requirements where applicable.
    • This claim does not authorize unapproved discharge or override local utility, floodplain, or municipal rules.
    “Mississippi does not recognize gray water. Anything that could be considered gray water in other states is classified as wastewater in Mississippi. All wastewater is required to pipe into a central sewer system or a septic system for proper disposal. No “gray water” can be discharged on the ground, ditches, or bodies of water.”
  • Well permitLimited

    Groundwater withdrawal permits for water wells in Mississippi.

    • A groundwater withdrawal permit is required for water wells with surface casing diameters of 6 inches or greater.
    • Some exclusions apply.
    • A separate contractor licensing requirement generally applies, but a landowner may drill without a Water Well Contractor license for a single-family permanent residence or farm livestock use if applicable construction standards are followed.
    • Wells with surface casing diameters below 6 inches may still be regulated by the Mississippi State Department of Health when part of a public water system.

    surface casing diameter threshold: >= 6 inches (Some exclusions apply.)

    “State law requires that you obtain a groundwater withdrawal permit for water wells with surface casing diameters 6-inches or greater in diameter. Some exclusions apply to this requirement.”
  • Mandatory utility hookupConditional

    Public water connections and connection to centralized wastewater treatment systems for residences, buildings, and facilities in Mississippi.

    • A public water utility may not connect water service without prior written Department approval certifying that the sewage treatment and disposal plan complies with state law.
    • Water utility connections may be made during construction only if the Department approved the sewage plan and the owner agreed to inspection and approval before use or occupancy.
    • Where centralized wastewater treatment is constructed and becomes available, onsite systems must be abandoned and residences, buildings, or facilities connected to the centralized system.
    • Temporary onsite systems may be used only under the stated 36-month centralized-treatment conditions.

    centralized wastewater availability deadline: 36 months (The developer must sign a written agreement to connect when available and install internal sewage collection to the connection point.)

    “Where a Centralized Wastewater Treatment System is available, all places shall have a properly constructed connection to the centralized wastewater treatment system which all human excreta and other liquid waste shall be disposed”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Water (with conditions) — Water-meter connection associated with an onsite wastewater system in Leflore County.
      “Environmentalists offer Soil and Site Evaluations that provide property owners with a Permit/Recommendation (required to obtain a water meter) and suitable for installation.”
  • Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)

    Wastewater review of commercial subdivisions and subdivision development in Leflore County.

    • This claim is limited to MSDH onsite-wastewater review and does not establish a county land-subdivision ordinance.
    • MSDH engineers and program specialists review and authorize onsite-wastewater systems for commercial developments, including subdivisions.
    • Separate local platting, road, zoning, floodplain, and utility requirements may apply.
    “Staff engineers review and authorize Certified Professional Evaluator's designed On-site Wastewater Disposal Systems, Commercial Developments (Subdivisions, Manufactured, Multi-family, RV Campgrounds/Lodging Parks), Commercial Establishments (Restaurant, Child Care Facility/School. Church, Shopping Center, Office, etc.), review and approve manufactured designs of wastewater components, etc.”
  • Driveway accessRequired

    Driveways and specified changes of use connecting to Mississippi state highways.

    • A permit is required for new driveways.
    • A permit is required for alterations to existing drives.
    • A permit is required for a change of use causing a daily-trip increase of 10% or 100 daily trips, whichever is greater.
    • A permit is required for property-use changes from non-commercial to commercial.
    • If access is expected to exceed 100 peak-hour trips, a traffic-impact study must be submitted.
    • If the permitted land use changes, the original permit is revoked and a new permit must be applied for.
    • A denied permit may be appealed within 10 days after receipt of the denial notification.

    daily trip increase threshold: 10 percent (or 100 daily trips, whichever is greater) · traffic impact study threshold: > 100 peak-hour trips · appeal deadline: 10 days (after receipt of denial notification)

    “For State Highways a permit is required for: 1. New driveways; 2. Alterations to existing drives;”
  • Building in a floodplainRequired

    Development or improvement activity on state-owned Mississippi property or buildings located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area zones A, AE, V, or VE.

    • The requirement applies to state-owned property or buildings.
    • For existing structures determined to involve less than a Substantial Improvement, no additional forms or approval are required after Step One.
    • For new development or a Substantial Improvement, the applicant must complete the Step Two form, obtain a Control Code, provide all required attachments, and submit final elevation certification and complete drawings and specifications.
    • Approval produces an initial approval letter and, after final requirements are approved, a final approval letter.
    • If Step Two is not approved and the project cannot be brought into compliance, a denial letter is issued.

    covered FEMA zones: A, AE, V, VE · substantial improvement threshold: less than a Substantial Improvement (no additional forms or approval required for the development project)

    “A development or improvement activity to state-owned property or building, [...] must complete a Floodplain Management Permit Application.”
  • Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

    Mississippi Department of Transportation over-dimensional and related permits statewide.

    • The published schedule applies to MDOT permit types, not a general statewide building-permit fee schedule.
    • Blanket permits are not prorated and are issued for one year unless otherwise specified.
    • Blanket permits must have valid insurance or a valid U.S. DOT number; if insurance expires or cancels, the blanket permit becomes invalid.
    • Overweight charges apply to weight exceeding 80,000 pounds or specified axle limits.

    oversize permit fee: 10 USD · oversize blanket fee: 100 USD · 72-hour legal trip permit fee: 25 USD · harvest permit fee: 25 USD · port permit fee: 170 USD per year · pole blanket fee: 200 USD

    “Oversize permit $10.00 Oversize Blanket $100.00”
  • Permit processPartial

    Mississippi local permitting for businesses and business-related construction or land development.

    • Permits may be required from city or county governments.
    • Different locations have different requirements.
    • Building permits generally come from the city or county building and planning department for constructing or modifying a place of business.
    • Zoning permits generally come from the city or county building and planning department for developing land for specific commercial use.
    “You may be required to apply for permits and licenses from your local government (e.g., city or county). Different locations have different requirements.”
  • Campground & park staysLimited

    Recreational-vehicle occupancy at campgrounds under the jurisdiction of the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District, including Coal Bluff, Goshen Springs, Leake County Water Park, Low Head Dam, and Timberlake.

    • The rules apply within all campgrounds under the District’s jurisdiction.
    • Campgrounds are not intended to be permanent domiciles for campground guests.
    • A recreational vehicle must be in operable road-worthy condition, properly registered and insured in its domicile state or province, with a current license plate affixed.
    • Campers may not stay on any pad longer than 12 consecutive months; Standard Plus campers may move to another available pad after 12 months, but the District is not responsible for making a pad available.
    • Campsites are typically designed for trailers or recreational vehicles no longer than 32 feet or wider than 8 feet, subject to the stated RVIA-seal, holding-tank, facility-capacity, and prohibited-unit conditions.
    • Primitive camping areas without water, electricity, or sewer are not intended for recreational vehicles.
    • No permanent structures may be erected on a campsite; temporary accessibility stairs, stoops, steps, or ramps require the stated approvals and size limits.
    • Camping is confined to designated campground or overflow areas, and no more than one camping unit is allowed per pad without Campground Manager approval.

    maximum stay on one pad: <= 12 consecutive months (Campers may move to a different available pad after 12 months.) · typical campsite RV length: <= 32 feet (Larger units may be accepted if they satisfy the stated RVIA seal, holding-tank, and facility-capacity conditions.) · typical campsite RV width: <= 8 feet (Larger units may be accepted if they satisfy the stated RVIA seal, holding-tank, and facility-capacity conditions.)

    “Campers shall not stay on any pad longer than 12 consecutive months”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission — ask the county directly.

  • Building permit — Residential and other building permits in Leflore County.
  • County-wide zoning — Countywide zoning in Leflore County, including unincorporated areas.
  • Local zoning — Local zoning within Leflore County municipalities, townships, and unincorporated areas.
  • Zoning districts — Published zoning districts in Leflore County.
  • Minimum dwelling size — Minimum dwelling size in Leflore County.
11 more unanswered
  • Minimum lot size
  • Setbacks
  • Lot coverage
  • Building height
  • Living in an RV
  • Camping on your land
  • Tiny homes
  • Manufactured homes
  • Accessory dwellings
  • Agricultural exemption
  • Short-term rentals

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.

Water rights & wells in Leflore County

Whether a new home can legally get its own water here — the sub-state groundwater regime, from Mississippi’s water agency.

Over-appropriated / declining

The aquifer here is over-appropriated and declining. A domestic well is usually still permit-exempt, but long-term supply is a genuine risk.

Household wellExempt — no permit or water right

Even amid severe Delta aquifer decline there is NO moratorium or closure on new domestic wells; a single-household well (or <6-inch casing) is exempt regardless of volume. Non-domestic/irrigation wells need an MDEQ permit (administered in the Delta via YMD).

Limit: single-household wells exempt from the withdrawal permit

Mississippi Rule 11-7-1.4 Groundwater Withdrawals ↗
  • Mississippi Delta — MRVA alluvial aquifer (Yazoo-Mississippi Delta district)majority of county

    17-county YMD district over the shallow Mississippi River Valley alluvial aquifer; >19,000 permitted irrigation wells and chronic overdraft (governor's Delta Sustainable Water Task Force since 2011). Non-domestic wells need an MDEQ/YMD permit; domestic household wells are exempt. No formal closure. Core decline is the central/lower Delta (Bolivar, Sunflower, Leflore, Washington, Humphreys, Quitman, Tallahatchie).

    MDEQ Delta Sustainable Water Resources Task Force; YMD ↗

Regulated-riparian state (large uses permitted). Groundwater rules change and basin boundaries follow the aquifer, not the county line — confirm current well and appropriation rules with the Mississippi state water agency before you buy or drill.Groundwater governance as of Jul 2026, cited to each administering agency.

Living off-grid in Leflore County, Mississippi

Is Leflore County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

Leflore County scores 64/100 on the Bolthole Index, a strong county profile. Its strengths: manageable long-term carry cost and about 32,730 people within 15 miles. Watch-outs: a weaker property-autonomy legal backdrop.

Do you need a building permit in Leflore County, Mississippi?

Building-permit rules for unincorporated Leflore County are not published on an official source. Onsite septic is permitted by Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) - On-Site Wastewater Program. Owner-builders may act as their own contractor to build their home. These answers are quoted from official sources and independently re-checked. Rules change and cities within the county differ — always confirm with the county before you buy or build.

How much does land cost in Leflore County, Mississippi?

Land in Leflore County runs about $3,665 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Leflore County?

Leflore County gets about 55.4" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 8.6% of years. On water rights, Leflore County lies in the Mississippi Delta — MRVA alluvial aquifer (Yazoo-Mississippi Delta district) — 17-county YMD district over the shallow Mississippi River Valley alluvial aquifer; >19,000 permitted irrigation wells and chronic overdraft (governor's Delta Sustainable Water Task Force since 2011). Non-domestic wells need an MDEQ/YMD permit; domestic household wells are exempt. No formal closure. Core decline is the central/lower Delta (Bolivar, Sunflower, Leflore, Washington, Humphreys, Quitman, Tallahatchie)..

How remote is Leflore County?

A typical private-land location has about 32,730 people within 15 miles and 1,442,708 within 100 miles. These radius catchments are the published fallback where road routing is unavailable.

Off-grid gear

Going off-grid in Leflore County means bringing your own water and power. The kit we’d start with:

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