Are you considering an alternative water source? Then accessing ground water is something to consider. Accessing Ground water can be done through a wellpoint or borehole.
Each option has its own set of benefits. The benefits of a borehole are as follows:
- Helps you save potable water
- Saves money on your water bill
- Increases the value of your property
- Enables you to fill your pool
- Can be used to irrigate and water your garden
- Enables off-the-grid living
A wellpoint offers the following benefits:
- It’s cost-effective to install
- Saves you money on your water bill
- It adds great value to your property
- It is quick to install
- Helps you save potable water
- Can be consumed once tested and treated
- You can fill your pool (provided you do a water analysis and treat the water)
- You can run your irrigation and water your garden
- Gives you a secure water source
- Uninterrupted supply of water
As you can see both options offer a wide array of benefits. As a result, you may well be wondering how to decide which option is right for you. There are 3 important factors to consider which will help make your decision.
1. LOCATION OF GROUND WATER
Your location is a very important factor when considering a wellpoint or borehole. The depth of the water table determines whether you can have a borehole or wellpoint. An area that is close to the water table would work for a wellpoint. By contrast, areas with a deeper water table would need a borehole.
2. TYPE OF SOIL FOR GROUND WATER
A wellpoint works best with sandy soil that has a porous structure. But a borehole can be drilled into any type of soil and rock. So if you are in an area that does not have porous soil and a deeper water table then you should consider a borehole
3. BUDGET
A wellpoint goes no deeper than 15m and costs around R8 500.00. By contrast, a borehole can go as deep as 80m and costs between R30 000 – R180 000.
An alternate water source is always a good idea. The above-mentioned factors can help you decide if you need a wellpoint or borehole. Whichever option you decide on, you will be making the best investment and ensuring water security!
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