With more households and businesses turning towards an alternative water supply, it makes perfect sense to investigate the option of borehole installations specifically if you want to be completely independent of municipal reserves. Let Aqua Borehole Solutions provide you with a reliable and sustainable source of water that will meet all your household and irrigation needs for decades. If you are considering an off-grid lifestyle, borehole installations are a wise investment.
What does it mean to go off-grid with borehole installations?
To be ‘off the grid’ means that you have selected other means rather than municipal reserves to supply your household or business with water and electricity. This can be done effectively and legally through the use of solar panels or inverters for electricity supply and borehole installations for water. The principle of ‘going off-grid’ is simplistic, however many people are often deterred from choosing this route as they are not sure how to do it. We explore several benefits of having a borehole:
- A Consistent and Healthier Alternative
With intermittent water supply in some areas and the quality of water questionable in others, borehole installations provide you with water security. What you also need to keep in mind is that groundwater is often of a higher quality than surface water and less likely to be polluted by contaminants. Tapping into a clean and pure natural water source that is rich in minerals is healthier for you and your garden.
- Reliable Water Supply
Borehole installations require us to tap into aquifers which are naturally replenished through rainfall. This provides you with a steady flow of water, especially during periods of drought or scarcity in municipal reserves. Having a reliable water supply gives you peace of mind knowing that your water requirements will always be met.
- Not Just for Grey Water Use
Having a borehole installation for off-grid living doesn’t mean that the water can only be used for grey water. This self-sufficient asset can be used to feed water to the household which means that the water can be used for drinking, bathing, cooking and grey water.
- Add Value to Your Property
As much as property is an asset, so is a borehole. If at any point you intend on selling your property, borehole installations will add value to it as prospective buyers will prefer to invest in property that has water security.
- Monthly Savings
Investing in water security will save you money over time. At Aqua Borehole Solutions, we understand that the initial outlay for borehole installations may seem steep. However, when you calculate the amount of money spent monthly on water and the electricity costs per kilo litre of water used against the cost of having a borehole installed, you will be pleasantly surprised at the amount of savings. With a lifespan of decades, the long-term savings are well worth the investment.
Investing in Your Water Future
If you are in doubt as to whether borehole installations are a good investment, then consider the fact that intermittent weather patterns and drought conditions in South Africa have led to some provinces being declared disaster areas in the past. This, together with ongoing increased costs due to water shortages, has aggravated a dire situation. Based on this information alone, investing in a borehole is probably the best water security decision to make whether you plan on adopting a self-sustainable way of life or not.
Groundwater has often played a vital role in meeting the water demands of drought-stricken and water-scarce areas in the world, so why not embrace it as part of your off-grid lifestyle?
A Full Turnkey Solution for Off-grid Living
Aqua Borehole Solutions is geared to offer you complete sustainability through borehole and solar panel installations. We will arrange an on-site visit to determine your exact requirements and discuss how your self-sustaining options can best fit your budget. From drilling to drinking, we offer full turnkey solutions taking you off-grid or supplementing your municipal supply. Contact us and let the leader in borehole installations take care of your water woes for you.
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