If you are in need of access to a consistent supply of clean water, you might want to look into having a water borehole drilled.
This method is gaining more and more traction among astute property owners and site managers all throughout the country.
Drilling a water borehole gives you the ability to have your very own private water supply, freeing you from the need to rely on any other sources.
When you have control over the source of your water, you will not have to worry about being affected by problems that were produced by other people.
This is especially helpful for those individuals whose businesses require a significant amount of water. They are able to rely on their water borehole to supply them with a supply of high-quality water throughout the entire year, regardless of the weather or other external factors.
Before deciding whether or not you can make use of this method, you will, of course, want to do some research on the procedure of digging water boreholes.
Darr Drilling is the expert in water boreholes and here, we will go over some of the things that you need to know when it comes to drilling a water borehole.
Can I drill my own borehole?
Boreholes are normally installed by a specialized organisation like Darr Drilling but you may be wondering: is it possible for an individual to drill a water borehole on their own?
No is the straightforward response to this question. The procedure of drilling a water borehole involves a number of obstacles that a person without specific skills simply cannot solve on their own.
To overcome these problems, you will need a combination of cutting-edge technology, in-depth industry knowledge, and design all of which the workers.
These challenges include:
Being able to drill deep enough
We will cover the necessary depth in more detail below, but the depth that a water bore needs to be drilled to is pretty much impossible to do with domestic tools and requires specialist machinery and equipment. It also needs to be reinforced and made safe so it doesn’t collapse.
Extract groundwater effectively
The main goal of a borehole water system is to get to and extract water from the earth’s subsurface. However, because the borehole is so deep, this goal can be very hard to reach on its own. As part of a professional drilling service, it is necessary to have access to a specialised water borehole pump. Even after a hydrogeological assessment, any water collected from the borehole needs to be sent for laboratory testing to determine whether or not it is safe to drink.
Making sure the water is safe
You can still use non-potable water for activities like watering lawns, washing automobiles, and flushing toilets. However, if the water that is extracted from the borehole cannot be used for drinking or even washing dishes, then the expense of drilling the borehole is not truly justified.
Before beginning the process of drilling a water borehole on your property, our team of knowledgeable professionals will conduct a geological survey of the area so that this issue can be avoided. With the help of this analysis, you will be able to choose the ideal position for your water borehole, one that has a lower risk of contaminating the groundwater.
How do you drill a hole in a water bore?
First, a hydrogeologist will pay a visit to the location in order to conduct an evaluation. They are able to determine the location of any water that may be there as well as the most effective means of gaining access to it.
It is essential to have a qualified professional evaluate the geophysical qualities of the location and the soil, making use of a variety of methods in order to identify the circumstances. This indicates that there will be no drilling done until we are positive that the location is appropriate, as well as until we know for certain which method and equipment to employ.
Following the completion of the site mapping and the planning of the borehole, we will be able to move forward with the drilling in accordance with the hydrogeologist’s suggestions. After that, we give the borehole additional support by surrounding it with a casing made of steel, PVC, or both materials. This helps the hole firmly keep its structure despite the harsh environment outside.
The next step is to set up a test pump, which will allow us to conduct a number of experiments on a wide variety of factors. The findings will show how the bored borehole will affect the water level and what steps are necessary to take to regulate the changes that will occur as a result of this. This will play a role in determining the water pumping system that will ultimately be installed.
In the water borehole comes the final step, which is the installation of the necessary pipes and pump.
How deep should a borehole be drilled?
The recommended depth for a water borehole is between 60 and 200 metres. The diameter of a borehole is typically anywhere between 110 and 150 millimetres, but this might vary depending on the kind of machine that was used to drill the borehole.
How much does it cost to drill a borehole in Australia?
The cost of establishing a water bore differs from property to property due to the fact that it is determined by the depth of the water on the property in question. The installation fee increases in proportion to the bore’s depth. Start to end, including all of the necessary work, it typically costs between $2,500 and $5,000, but the average is closer to $5,000.
For more information on water bore drilling services, get in touch with Darr Drilling.
