The Borehole Drilling Process - A Beginner's Guide with ProWater Systems Zimbabwe
Water shortages in most urban areas in Zimbabwe have driven the need for alternative water sources.
This blog is a guide for all our Zimbabwean clientele considering drilling a borehole but is stumped by what is involved.
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The Borehole Drilling Process - A Beginner's Guide with ProWater Systems Zimbabwe |
Drilling & Construction Of Borehole
Once the hydrogeologist points out the ideal location the next step can begin. This step requires due diligence in proper borehole design, professional construction and careful drilling. Basically, your contractor will drill a vertical hole, insert borehole casings to support the borehole wall, set up a borehole well screen to allow clean water from the aquifer to enter the borehole.. Ensure that the borehole driller uses Proplastics quality borehole casings which will last you a lifetime.
4. Pumping and Piping Borehole: This is the final stage and the type of pump system installed will be determined by several factors such as the yield of the borehole and your needs.
The Borehole Drilling Process - A Beginner's Guide with ProWater Systems Zimbabwe |
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Five Facts About Borehole Drilling That You Need To Take Note Of:
1. Know Your Borehole Casings:The Preferred Borehole Casing In Zimbabwe Is Class 9 and 10 (Pressure Classes.)This is because Class 9 and Class 10 Casings are more collapse resistant. The strength of a Casing is often described as collapse resistance.
2. Borehole Drilling Depth: The exact depth, of where the water is located, cannot be established by the drilling contractor nor the Water Surveyor (Borehole Siter).
3. The Is No 100% Guarantee On Water: It is important to note that it is never a 100% guarantee that any hole will yield water, the amount and water quality can also not be guaranteed by the drilling contractor and water surveyor.
4. Borehole Siting or Water Surveying Is Important: Making use of a hydrologist or traditional water diviner will increase your chances of having a successful borehole that will yield a sufficient amount of water.
5. Know The Risks: The risk of the borehole drilling lies with the property owner. The client will still be liable for the drilling costs irrespective of a borehole yielding water or not.
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