Whether you are a farmer facing dry seasons, a business struggling with hefty water bills or simply intrigued by the idea of tapping into a hidden water source, one common denominator stands out – a thirst for reliable water solutions. One of the foremost reasons why residences, businesses and industries alike are interested in drilling a borehole is for water security. If you are worried about the complexities involved when installing a borehole, don’t be! The experts at Aqua Borehole Solutions will guide you through the entire process.
Offering a Step-by-Step Sustainable Solution
Aqua Boreholes would like to delve into what you can expect from us when drilling a borehole, addressing any gnawing concerns before taking the plunge.
- Detecting an aquifer
Tapping into an underground water source may seem simple; however, it can be problematic if there are no other existing borehole systems in proximity. Due to the costs involved in drilling a borehole, we need to be sure that there is an aquifer before we will arrange a site visit. Employing the services of a geohydrologist will confirm the presence of water. With a 99% water detection success rate, there is a good chance that your consultation with us will happen sooner than you think.
- Consultation
Arranging a consultation at your premises gives us a better understanding of the topography, which affects our choice of drill rig on the day as well as accessibility to the drill site. We will also need to know whether the borehole installation will act as a backup to municipal supply or as part of an off-grid system. These are our concerns as we want the process to run as smoothly as possible and ensure that pumps, tanks, and filtration systems if required, are installed in the right area and according to your specifications.
- Drilling a borehole
Before we drill, you must be prepared for the possibility of unavoidable garden damage and may need to warn neighbours or businesses nearby that they can expect noise. Depending on the region and geology, we could intersect a water table at 30m or 150m. After stabilising, well yield tests need to be conducted to establish the viability of the borehole.
- Yield tests
We will install a test pump to determine the drawdown level of the underground water supply. These tests assist us in establishing the potential of the borehole and estimating a sustainable yield. This is vital as it determines the balance between the maximum amount of water that can be pumped out of the borehole and the amount of water that is recharged back into the aquifer.
The amount of water drawn must be less than the groundwater’s recharge rate. Otherwise, your borehole will run dry. We will also have a sample of the water tested by a laboratory to determine if it’s safe for use.
- Installation of pumps, water tanks and filtration systems
It is important for us to know what the purpose of your borehole water is because, once our qualified electricians and plumbers are on site, they need to ensure that your system is set up correctly for the desired application. For example, an off-grid water system may need water filters installed and we must ensure that their specifications are aligned to the water quality report.
A borehole promises decades of water but neglecting the crucial early stages can turn your water security dreams into a nightmare.
Borehole Drilling Specialists
Employing the services of Aqua Boreholes, a reputable company that has a proven track record of successful installations, ensures that every step involved in drilling a borehole is achieved according to standard. With over 500 satisfied corporate, domestic and commercial customers in the Gauteng region alone as well as years of scientific research and experience in the industry assure you that your borehole installation is in the hands of the experts. Contact us and we will arrange your free on-site visit today.
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