Borehole drilling

We have accumulated a wealth of information about ground formations, water quality, water quantity and depth of shifting in each specific area. With our special equipment, any formation for example alluvium (sand, round stones and gravel) can be drilled with ease.

WATER BOREHOLE MONITORING

Alckatron and its stake holders have been involved in the sinking of monitoring boreholes. In numerous instances we assist with the design of the boreholes. It is critical that the construction of these boreholes is meticulously planned. If water is found, we look at/consider a monitoring borehole (level). That is where water is found above solid rock in the alluvial layer, and monitored. Secondly, deeper holes are sunk to monitor water in the solid rock. Once again, it is vital that this water in the rock does not mix with the alluvial water. The purpose of these holes, is to check for pollution and also to determine the availability of ground water in the long term

GEO-TECHNICAL DRILLING

We specialize in the collecting of ground samples for agriculture use, as well as use by Civil Engineering Companies. We are also available for piling jobs to support trees and other structures.

The 4 Step Water Borehole Drilling Process

We’ve all seen the posters plastered on walls and fences the suburbs over: “borehole water”. Those whose fences, walls and gates boast the poster are the only ones whose lawns are still green, whose cars are pristine, whose water bills are still lean… All thanks to a water borehole! So, especially in these trying times, we all know what a borehole is and where the water comes from, or do we? With the dams drying up, the municipal water costs going up, and the people getting fed up; it is more important than ever to understand and consider alternative water sources.

You Want A Water Borehole; Now What?

For some the decision to invest in a domestic water borehole is a simple one; others are daunted by the unfamiliar process. In an effort to help you overcome the element of unfamiliarity, and thereby help our country save water by making it easier for you to come to a decision to implement your own domestic water borehole this summer, We Drilling are proud to help you better understand water borehole drilling. So what are the steps in drilling a borehole?

Drilling and Construction

Once the hydro-geologists have helped us prep a path for borehole drilling, we follow through and construct the borehole. It’s not as easy as Moses and the rock, unfortunately, and, contrary to popular belief, an endless supply of water won’t just surge to the surface following the drilling of the borehole; there are still steps to follow and processes to be completed. Once the borehole has been drilled the necessary unstable lengths of the borehole are steel cased in an effort to reinforce the ‘tube’.

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. That’s why we employ hydro-geologists who make use of a variety of borehole drilling methods to assess the geophysical properties of the underlying area. These are the guys that help us ensure we’re not drilling into natural hazards or man-made infrastructure (pipelines, cables, phone lines, etc).

Determining the yield of the borehole

In order to most accurately gauge the yield of a domestic water borehole an aquifer test is performed. This involves installing a test pump and pumping borehole water for a fixed set of variables; a given time at a given rate, and then assessing the test’s impact on the water level in the borehole. Maximum yield is achieved by increasing the abstraction rate, ensuring optimum drawdown of water in the borehole.

Pumping and piping the borehole

The kind of pumping system and piping installed in your new domestic water borehole will largely depend on the intended use of the borehole water. For more information, or to make an appointment to start the process, feel free to contact us via the particulars provided on our Contact page.

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The Basic Components

for Calculating Borehole Installation Cost:

Siting the borehole location

Mobilisation and Demobilisation

Borehole drilling cost per meter

Construction Material Costs

Performance and Quality testing

Platform and Pump

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