Borehole Drilling is becoming an increasingly popular option amongst site managers and savvy property owners.
The rise in popularity of the benefits of water drilling has brought new eyes to the process, as many now look to have their own source of water that is exclusive to their facilities. In the following blog, we answer your frequently asked questions about water borehole drilling, shedding a little light on this Borehole Drilling service and how we can be of help here at Water Systems Zimbabwe.
What Is Borehole Drilling?
Borehole Drilling, essentially, involves drilling a hole into the ground to access the water that lies beneath. Once the hole has been drilled, it is cased with steel and a borehole pumping system is typically added to collect the natural water and pump it to the surface.![]() |
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How Does Borehole Drilling Work?
The process of water borehole drilling can be broken down into four steps.Step 1: A hydrogeologist will first need to visit the intended borehole site and assess its geophysical properties. They will identify where the water is located and how it can be reached.
Step 2: The water borehole will then be drilled in line with the hydrogeologist’s recommendations, and subsequently cased with steel, stainless steel, PVC or a combination of all of them.
Step 3: A test pump will then be installed, and the borehole will be tested on a range of variables. This will determine the impact of certain controlled changes on the overall borehole water level.
Step 4: Finally, an appropriate pumping and piping system will be installed into the borehole.
How Much Space Is Needed For A Borehole?
Water boreholes can be installed in both rural and urban settings and, quite often, they do not take up as much space as you might think. For example, domestic boreholes will usually fit on a small driveway and they are typically designed to be 50-70m deep and 110-150mm in diameter.![]() |
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What Equipment Is Used For Borehole Drilling?
Dependent on the condition of your ground soil and the depth of water, a number of different drill types can be used in the Borehole Drilling process. For example, an auger drill is often used to dig shallow Boreholes in soft soil, whereas an air core drill will be employed to dig deep holes in poor soil conditions.In addition to the drill rig, other specialist equipment is required to drill down and extract the excess soil – including hydraulic winches, mud pumps, and air compressors, to name just a few.
What Are The Advantages Of A Borehole?
Boreholes are a fantastic alternative to using mains water, especially if you use large volumes of water and experience poor quality, unreliable supply. It will give you access to safe, clean water, with a consistent level of pressure, and it will save you a significant amount of money over time.Contact Water Systems Zimbabwe For Borehole Drilling Services
If you think your property could benefit from a Borehole, please feel free to get in touch. Our team of experts demonstrate a wealth of knowledge in this area and they have many years of experience in Borehole Drilling. Either give us a call today on +263773898979 or send a message to WhatsApp https://wa.me/c/263773898979.Have a Solar Question? Ask Below
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