If you have a borehole on your property you know firsthand the incredible benefits it brings. Part of using borehole water includes having the water tested from time to time. This applies particularly if you want to use your borehole water indoors. As such, you may be wondering where to test borehole water. Read on for more info!
In Cape Town, you can have your borehole water tested and analyzed at Bemlab. Bemlab is associated with Pathcare. The water analysis will give you a complete breakdown of the composition of your water. This will also show you how your water needs to be treated.
Let’s take a quick look at what a borehole is.
WHAT IS A BOREHOLE?
A borehole is a narrow hole drilled into the ground in order to locate water or oil. It’s used to access DEEPER groundwater. As a result, It works best in areas where the water table is found at a depth between 10m – 200m.
The borehole is drilled into the ground and PVC or metal casing is placed down the hole. Additionally, filtration media is added to filter out sand particles. A submersible (underwater) pump is used with a borehole and is placed at the bottom of the well. Consequently, it pushes the water up to the surface.
A borehole is a fantastic investment for a number of reasons. The primary benefit is that you will save substantially on your monthly water bill. This is a huge benefit particularly in these times of economic crunch. Everyone’s looking to save money!
The other major benefit of a borehole is that it gives you an alternate water source. We all know the frustrations of sitting without water for days on end due to Council pipes bursting. It’s beyond frustrating! Having a borehole means you have a backup water supply. That’s a real bonus!
Drilling a borehole is an investment that is more than worth it! Aside from all its benefits, you get peace of mind that you have water security! That’s priceless! What could be better?
Contact us today for your free borehole drilling quote, Cape Town!