WATERWELL BOREHOLES
 What is a Waterwell Borehole?
- drill to a depth below the ground water level up to 200metres
- insert a well casing (to stop the walls collapsing)
- install a pump (to raise the water to ground level)
- fit with a cover to protect the ground water supply from pollution
An almost free supply of water –
Borehole water costs just 2 – 3 pence per 1,000 litres!
Will I need Permission?
Provided less than 20,000 litres of water per day is used (almost
as much as a milk tanker holds) a licence is not required. Using more
than this volume would require consent from the Environmental Agency.
The Water Act 2003 is available on the website of the Environment
Agency which gives information on the legislation for water abstraction.
We are required to notify the British Geological Survey for the
purpose of their records that we are drilling a new borehole. We
do this when the drilling begins.
Note:
Some areas do not have accessible ground water. Therefore not everyone
can have a borehole.
How Much Does A Waterwell Borehole Cost?
Every waterwell borehole is unique.
Depth, soil and rock type and access all contribute to costs.
We are happy to assess the location and give a free estimate.
Why Invest in a Waterwell Borehole?
- No local water authority restrictions on the use of water on
a day to day basis
- Ideal for garden irrigation
- Self sufficiency
- Help reduce carbon emissions
- Low maintenance costs
- Can add value to your property
The Drilling Rig
4 foot wide drilling rig enables us to sink holes in some of the
most inaccessible sites. This compact machine ensures low ground
pressure compared to conventional wheel mounted drilling rigs.
Although compact this machine has enough power to drill down to
200 metres.
Operated by our own qualified staff with over 15 years drilling
experience.
Technical specification overview
Pullback 6000kgf
Feed force 6000kgf
Width 1250mm
Length (drilling) 3400mm
Rotary head max torque 5300Nm
Max spindle speed 500rpm
Max rod clamp handling diameter 220mm
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