Water is critical for everyday lives as it is used for drinking, taking baths, cooking, laundry and general washing among many other uses. The first priority in every home has to be water. There are various sources of water with boreholes being one of the cost-effective sources of water. The following are basic facts about boreholes.
A water borehole is an intense and narrow vertical or horizontal shaft which is drilled right into the ground. The purpose of these shafts is to tap into underground aquifers which has water and channel the same to the surface of the water. When the boreholes have been dug, a proper screen or casing is used as a lining. An annulus is placed around the screen before packing with gravel or rounded inert silica sand which serve as a filter.
A seal close to the top of the borehole is also necessary to prevent potentially polluted surface water from getting into the borehole. There should also be a sealed chamber to house the well-head and a surface valve as well as a steel pump probably made from stainless steel which is submerged into the water borehole. If you are planning to install a borehole in your property, consider the following factors.
Keep in mind that the first hole drilled in your property does not guarantee water will be found. The water being sought when drilling a borehole is usually deep and there is always a risk of dry borehole whose drilling cost will fall on you. If you are successful in the first drill to find water, you will pay less than you would for two or more drills. If you want the water borehole to last for twenty years or more, ensure that you use high-quality materials and work with a competent contractor.
Drilling a water borehole is highly noisy and quite messy and talking to your neighbors to ask for their patience sounds like a good idea. The borehole drilling machines are heavy and large and might cause some damage to some sections of the property even when the drilling contractor has promised to be extra careful. It is therefore advisable that you remove anything of value from the area where drilling will take place and in case of damages, consider doing a complete makeover.
Find an experienced and reputable drilling contractor to increase your chances of being successful and getting a long-lasting borehole. The contractor that you engage to help you drill and install the borehole should be reliable and offer their services at rates you can afford.