If you need access to a reliable fresh water supply, consider drilling a water well.
This solution is becoming increasingly popular with savvy property owners and construction managers across the country.
Drilling a water well allows you to have your own water supply without relying on other sources.
When you have control over your water source, you are no longer affected by disturbances caused by others.
This is especially useful for those who need a lot of water for business purposes. Regardless of the conditions, they can count on their water well to provide them with quality water all year round.
The ability to benefit from an affordable source of clean water on private property is causing people to look at the process with new eyes. Many people now want to set up their own water source exclusively for their facilities.
Of course, you should educate yourself about drilling water wells before deciding whether or not you can take advantage of this procedure. This article by Techno Santo Mezel experts will help you learn more about this drilling.
What is water well drilling?
Water well drilling is a form of water well drilling. It involves drilling a hole deep into the ground to access the water below. By installing a steel casing and pumping system, you can then extract natural water directly from the ground.
Whether this self-sufficient water supply is for residential or commercial use, it must be designed and built by a professional. Qualified professionals who have access to sophisticated equipment, like Techno Santo Group, have the knowledge and tools to do this for you.
Water well drilling is often done in areas with limited access or difficult ground conditions where it may be impossible to dig with an ordinary wheel drill. With our state-of-the-art water drilling rigs, we can handle most soil and rock types. However, your project can only enter this phase if your proposed site is viable (as evaluated by qualified geologists).
How does borehole drilling work?
Although each project has its own unique requirements, the water well drilling process generally follows the same steps. First, a hydrogeologist visits the site to perform an assessment. He or she can determine where the water is located and how it can best be tapped.
It is important for an expert to assess the geophysical characteristics of the land and soil and use a variety of techniques to determine conditions. This means that drilling is not done until we are sure the site is suitable and we know exactly what method and equipment to use.
After mapping the site and planning the borehole, we can drill the borehole according to the hydrogeologist’s recommendations. Then, we reinforce the borehole with casing made of steel, PVC, or both to safely maintain its structure even under difficult outdoor conditions.
Next, we install a test pump, which we use to run a series of tests on a number of variables. The results will show how the well affects the water level and what measures are needed to control these changes. This will result in the final choice of the water pumping system to be installed.
Last but not least, we install the appropriate piping and pump in the water borehole. At Teckna Group, we use a variety of high-quality systems, including Grundfos, Caprari and Lowara. We can also install the water well head at ground level or above ground in a protective chamber.
How much space is needed for a borehole water project?
Regardless of whether it’s a rural or urban area, water wells generally don’t require as much space as you might think. Since it is a vertical well, the depth is usually much greater than the diameter. For example, a domestic water borehole that fits into a garden or driveway may be 50-70 meters deep, but only 0.11-0.15 meters in diameter.
However, these holes can be as deep as 200 meters or more. Commercial water wells are usually wider, with diameters of 0.25-0.45 meters, but drilled only to a depth of about 100 meters. In non-rural areas, they can be provided with an unobtrusive cover that is embedded in the ground so that it is safe to walk or drive on them.
However, there is no standard diameter or depth for a drilled water well. The dimensions should be determined on a case-by-case basis, depending on the geology of the site and how far you need to drill to reach the groundwater. The larger the volume of water to be extracted, the larger the borehole should be.
More space is likely to be needed for the construction work itself, not least so that the drilling rig can reach the site without interruption. There must be adequate clearance between the borehole and other structures, including underground pipes and cables and above-ground fences or walls, to avoid possible collapse and contamination.
What equipment is used for water well drilling?
There are different types of drills that we can use for drilling a water borehole. The type that is most suitable depends on the soil conditions and the depth of the water. For example, an auger is suitable for shallow wells in soft soil, while more difficult soil conditions may require an air core drill for deeper holes.
In addition to the drill rig, you will also need other specialized equipment such as mud pumps, hydraulic winches, and air compressors (to name a few). You can’t acquire and operate these types of machines without the proper licenses and training, which is why you should hire professionals like Techno Santo Group.
We have a fleet of four drilling rigs and three mud treatment rigs. Among them is a custom rig from Italy with a double rotary head and a duplex mud pump from America that we mounted on a moving cart. Our team is expert in the efficient and safe use of such hydraulic machines.
