How do you know where to drill a borehole?

How do you know where to drill a borehole?

Pinpoint the location for drilling the borehole. Get a geohydrologist to do this. Check on the past success rate of the person they usually use to ‘site’ their boreholes. In an urban environment, cultural interferences (powerlines, pipe lines, cables etc..) preclude the scientific siting of the borehole.

How do you site a borehole?

The Water Borehole Drilling Process In 4 Steps

1. Step 1 – Hydro-geologists site the borehole. The very first thing that needs to be determined is where the water is, and how we’re going to get to it.
2. Step 2 – Drilling and Construction.
3. Step 3 – Determining the yield of the borehole.
4. Step 4 – Pumping and piping the borehole.

What is used for borehole siting?

There are two common techniques of siting in Zimbabwe, the Traditional Method and the Geological survey Method. The traditional method, or water dowsing /divining makes use of the Y branch, a water filled bottle, L rods, pendulums etc. This method is used extensively in Zimbabwe and is surprisingly effective.

How deep does a bore hole need to be?

between 60m and 80m
How deep should be a borehole be? There is no set answer for how deep a borehole needs to be. Put simply the borehole should be as deep as is required to reach the aquifer (water bearing rock). The average depth of a borehole is between 60m and 80m but this can be less as well as significantly more.

What is borehole sitting?

Siting Boreholes: Hydrogeological Fieldwork[edit] This involves making field observations of the local geology, hydrogeology and existing water sources, and gathering information from sources such as discussions with the local community.

How long does it take to drill a borehole?

1 to 2 days
The length of time required to drill a borehole depends on the required depth of the borehole as well as the underlying geology of the site. A general guideline is 1 to 2 days for the completion of the drilling process.

How long will a bore hole last?

As a general rule of thumb, a properly installed and sized borehole should last 8-10 years. If you have only just installed a borehole, you’re likely to see years of service from your current equipment. This is extendable with good care and frequent maintenance.

Can you drill a well anywhere?

The simple answer to Connie’s question is yes. You probably can drill your own well on your property. You, of course, would have to contact your local building department to see if there are any regulations that must be followed.

How Far Should a well be from a house?

Most of the time, the wells are at least 10 feet from the property line. Most of the time wells are at least 10 feet from the property line. That means your well and your neighbour’s well are at least 20 feet apart.