Borehole Solutions

The best way is to use it sparingly, allowing the resource to serve you for as long as possible. It is always advisable to have borehole water tested by a reputable laboratory prior to consumption or for use in food preparation and cooking.

In most areas you don’t require permission to install a borehole. However, you may contact us for clarification on 011 792 6222.

We have a variety of rigs suitable for most applications. We would, however, need to have a look at the site to make sure our equipment has the required access.

Most boreholes that we drill can supply more water than the customer requires. Contact us for more information on what you can expect from your location.

All spring and most bottled water is derived from the ground, while both spring and bottled water sources pump water from boreholes. If you are going to drink from this water source, we always advise to have it analysed at a water lab to make absolutely sure that it is fit for consumption.

Borehole water that is used for commercial or agricultural purposes needs to be registered. In Gauteng, registration is not required if the water is to be used is for domestic purposes. In the Western Cape, once you have drilled a borehole and water is found and utilized, the borehole needs to be registered with the municipality. It is always good practice to check with your local authority.

In most parts of the RSA, groundwater is of a potable quality. The areas where the natural groundwater quality is poor, is well mapped. The areas where the groundwater quality has been compromised by anthropogenic activities are also known to the DWA. It would be beneficial if you have drilled a borehole and intend to use it as a domestic source of water, that you have it tested chemically by a reputable laboratory.

A 20-year lifespan for the major components can be expected. The water in the aquifer might fluctuate with the seasons (groundwater relies on rainfall) but properly managed, the resource should be there indefinitely.

Yes, given the complex geological and consequent geohydrological conditions in South Africa, it is of the utmost importance to use the services of a professional geohydrologist.

Yes! you can, however we will provide a complete assessment and recommend the position that we feel has the most potential of striking water.

Ground formation varies from area to area, which makes it difficult to give an accurate answer, however most boreholes are between 30m to 60m deep. There are many boreholes that we drill that are 80m or 100m deep, and a few even deeper.

Borehole yield is not always constant. Weather systems such as drought can impact the yield of a borehole.

Borehole owners are urged to be responsible water users, as groundwater sources are not infinite. South Africa is, in fact, a water-scarce country, so every drop needs to be conserved. Ultimately, boreholes add to the pressure on groundwater resources, leading to less water being available for each user. People need reminding that, while a borehole and its infrastructure may be the property of the owner, the water remains the property of the state. This places the onus on the user to manage the resource responsibility and not to the detriment of others.