Drier summer seasons in some areas have led to major water restrictions and for those that have attempted rainwater harvesting, less than adequate water reserves. Selecting to install domestic boreholes gives homeowners an ample water supply, which in, turn has a positive ripple effect on the amount of reserved water that communities rely on. At Aqua Boreholes, we know how important drilled boreholes are to achieving safe drinking water and meeting sustainability needs and would like to share insights into how our services can benefit your water requirements.
Why Look Towards Domestic Boreholes as an Alternative Water Source
The reliance on traditional methods of sourcing water may no longer be a sustainable option. The continued increase in population coupled with poor infrastructure and erratic weather patterns leaves the door wide open for tapping into groundwater sources. Upfront costs may seem excessive but when you factor in continuous rising water accounts and intermittent or no supply for days on end, domestic boreholes are investments that pay for themselves in the long run. One of the emerging trends that are coming to the fore is deep borehole drilling which unlocks a more consistent and abundant supply of clean water.
Why Choose to Drill Deep?
Let’s uncover why drilling deeper may be the answer to South Africa’s water crisis. What borehole drilling does is create a hole in the ground so that water from an underground source can be successfully extracted. The depth of the borehole is based on various geological surveys and the study of the hydrogeology of the area to determine the presence of water, as well as the intended use of the borehole. Drilling deeper than the depth that domestic boreholes require, which is usually less than 100 metres, allows companies to tap into aquifers that are located much deeper underground. This not only provides an abundant supply of clean water to several sectors, but the water has the potential of being of higher quality as it is often characterised by a naturally filtered and purified source.
Drilling to the Required Depth
Aqua Boreholes has seen the benefits of emerging trends and innovations and, with that in mind, uses the most modern technology at our disposal which enables us to offer our drilling services to the domestic, commercial, mining and agricultural sectors. Our knowledge and expertise give you peace of mind in knowing that we ensure every box is ticked before moving a rig onto your property, which includes the maximum depth to which we can drill to access a sustainable water supply.
Determining Water Usage
Before commencing with the installation of domestic boreholes, or any other boreholes, for that matter, it is important for us to know what the water will be used for. This may seem trivial. However, it establishes the amount of water that has to be drawn and the rate at which it needs to flow. Water is a finite source, and we have to achieve a balance between the maximum amount of water that can be pumped versus the quantity of water that gets recharged from the groundwater source.
How Our Rigs Cope With Varying Depths
We may not know how other companies manage a customer’s drilling requirements but the experts at Aqua Boreholes have a solution for all your drilling needs. For domestic boreholes, where water is mainly needed for irrigation and greywater use, we have smaller, more manoeuvrable rigs that enable us to navigate tight spaces or difficult terrain. Commerce often needs access to higher water volumes which requires us to use bigger rigs so that we can intersect water tables at slightly greater depths.
From Drilling to Drinking
At Aqua Boreholes, we may not need to drill to extreme depths to tap into your water supply. However, we do offer state-of-the-art, full turnkey solutions that will provide you with a sustainable water source for decades. Contact us and we will arrange a free on-site visit that will assist us in customising your borehole system in accordance with your specific water requirements.
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