Maintaining Your Water Supply Borehole And The Importance Thereof


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A water supply borehole can be a major asset giving a constant supply of good quality water at high pressure at a given flow rate. Borehole drilling offers water supply boreholes for a range of industries including farming, hospitals, golf courses, distilleries to bottled water companies and public utility water supply companies who are all enjoying a more profitable bottom line thanks to successful borehole drilling.
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Unsurprisingly, borehole maintenance is of paramount importance. Much as a new car or boiler comes with a service schedule in order to keep it in top condition, it is worth considering a care plan for your borehole. It’s a well-known saying that prevention is always better than the cure and this certainly applies to borehole engineering. Tending to small niggles and issues with regular maintenance can save you a fortune in future costs for expensive repairs if these issues spiral.
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Cleaning and Servicing
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Boreholes need to be cleaned occasionally and there are two main ways that can be achieved; chemical and mechanical. Chemical methods include the introduction of acids to break down calcium that can impede water flow and treatment to remove iron bacteria that can clog the borehole or screen. Mechanically, boreholes can be cleaned using scrubbing and a high-pressure jet washer that will leave your borehole looking ‘just drilled’. You can also get a relining service to fix older boreholes that have corroded over time running the risk of contamination with dangerous bacteria. Groundwater from your borehole is delivered to the surface by a submersible pump. This is an electrical device that will occasionally need checking or replacing when it becomes worn.
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Safety First
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You should never try to service or inspect the borehole yourself, leave that to professionals who have the correct specialist equipment, the most up-to-date health and safety procedures and insurance and who also, to put it simply, know what they’re doing!
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Article found on https://www.drilcorp.com/