Drilling a borehole is an economical and environmentally friendly option with many other benefits, but you will need to select your contractor with care. Although just over 70 % of the Earth is covered in water, the planet faces an escalating water crisis. In simple language, we are using and polluting it faster than our utility companies can purify and replace it.
Unfortunately, the high concentration of dissolved salts in the ocean’s waters renders it unsuitable for human consumption. While desalination plants are helping to slow the growing shortage of drinking water, industries and households need to adopt more sustainable solutions to avoid a future in which water could replace currency. On the plus side, it’s not all doom and gloom. Beneath our feet are vast water reserves, just waiting to be tapped. You could slash your water bill overnight with the help of an experienced borehole drilling company.
Let’s first explore the benefits of a borehole and then discuss how to choose the best company to tackle the borehole drilling process.
The Benefits of Drilling a Borehole
Drawing water from an underground aquifer is not just of benefit to farmers and people living in remote areas. There are several good reasons for any homeowner to follow their example.
- Save money: Once installed, the only expense involved in meeting your domestic water requirements will be running the pump for short periods and periodic maintenance.
- Forget about water restrictions: As demand increases and municipal reserves dwindle, rationing may become the norm. With a borehole at your disposal, this doesn’t need to impact you at all. When you have an almost unlimited flow from underground, you can wash your SUV, top up the pool and keep your lawn green throughout winter while your neighbours watch with envy. This does not mean that you can disregard water conservation. Keep following the guidelines in your area regarding sustainable water usage.
- Increase your property value: If, at some stage, you decide to sell up and move on, a borehole on your property could add far more than the cost of installation to your selling price.
- Support the environment: Around 60% of the water from our taps is recycled wastewater, and treatment plants consume a lot of energy. Groundwater is filtered as it percolates through the soil and so needs only minimal treatment.
Who to Choose When Drilling a Borehole
Given South Africa’s rich mining history, there is no shortage of expertise regarding boring deep holes in the ground. However, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. A company geared up to drill for oil or natural gas or drill holes for construction purposes will not be equipped to handle the domestic borehole drilling process. You will need to find a specialised borehole drilling company and check if it can provide the following:
- Advance details of the drilling plan: Ideally, the drilling company should conduct a preliminary survey of your site. It will help to pinpoint potential drilling sites and enable the contractor to see how best to access your property and prepare a quote based on these findings.
- Effective water detection technology: Only a professional geophysical survey using geological and hydrogeological maps can ensure a productive borehole.
- The right equipment for the job: The bulky, heavy-duty equipment used on farms and industrial projects could cause damage in the more confined space of a garden. A domestic borehole drilling project requires suitably compact machinery.
Aqua Boreholes Ticks All These Boxes and More
We’ll find your water before we drill, and we can boast a 99% success rate. If you’re ready to enjoy the many benefits of drilling a borehole on your premises, why not get in touch today?
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