Borehole Drilling Terms In Zimbabwe You Need to Know (Volume 1)
Thinking about getting a water borehole, but don’t really know how it works or where to start?
1. Aquifer: A water-bearing layer of sediment or rock with interconnected pore spaces or fractures that can store and deliver water to a borehole or spring.
2. Borehole: The cylindrical hole drilled into the ground and aquifer.
3. Casing: Steel or PVC pipe placed in the borehole to keep the borehole open and to allow room to store water and install a pump. Average casing depths in Gauteng are 12-24m (some holes may require casing from the surface to the end of the borehole).
4. Cement or Bentonite: Placed between the wall of the borehole and the casing and surface casing to prevent surface contamination from reaching the aquifer.
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5. Cistern: A vented water holding tank, usually above ground, used for storage of water before being delivered to the pressure tank and home. Cisterns come in varying sizes – typical sizes are 2500L, 5000Litres and 10 000Litres.
6. Control Box: Electrical switch box that turns the well pump on and off.
7. Drop Pipe: Pipe placed in the casing to connect the pump to the surface.
8. Electrical Cable: Wiring from the pump control box to the pump that supplies power for the pump and command signals.
9. End Cap: Cap placed on the bottom of the casing – if the casing extends to the bottom of the borehole and gravel packed to prevent sediment from flowing into the casing on a screened well.
Gravel Pack – Gravel or sand placed between the borehole wall and the well screen to keep the borehole open and filter water before it enters the well.
15. Submersible Pump: A common type of water well pump includes the pump and pump motor placed at the bottom of the drop pipe below the pumping water level.
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17. Treatment Equipment: This can include a variety of equipment designed to remove various water contaminants and purify groundwater before use.
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Standard Prices For Borehole Drilling
Borehole Siting (Geo-Survey)
Drilling & Casing (40m)
Standard Class 6 Casing included.
Premium Casing Upgrade
Upgrade to Class 9 Casing for extra durability.
Borehole Deepening / Extra Metres
For drilling beyond 40 metres.
Double Casing
For unstable ground conditions.
Tank & Tank Stand
5000 Litre Tank with a 4-metre Stand.
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