Ok. I have a well with solar backup. I also have tons of water stores (rain barrels, hot tub, potable water, Berkey, filters, Lifestraws, water purification tablets, etc), so I hope these scenarios do not come into play.
I am about 1/2 to 1 mile from a small river.
Scenario A. I would bike with front basket the mile down the dirt road (down the mountain) to the river with my backpack. I would load the water in the backpack and in front basket. I would take as many trips as needed, then I would pray for rain.
Scenario B. I live in a wooded rural area. Instead of taking the dirt road, I would take a combination of two foot paths and then bushwhack about 50 feet to the stream. I would only take my water backpack with me.