Although having a borehole installed can be quite costly, the long-term benefits are definitely worth it, especially if you want to swim in fresh water, want a green lawn or do not want to worry about the bill at the end of the month.
According to L’aura James of Borehole Water Association of Southern Africa: having a borehole is an asset that should last you at least ten to fifteen years at a low ongoing cost, this however, will only be possible if you buy correctly in the beginning. If not, it can become an extremely time-consuming and expensive liability with continual replacement or repair of the pumps, where the causes can either be incorrect pumping or pump installation or traced back to a poor borehole construction.
Below are some of the great benefits of drilling a borehole water:
- Borehole water is quite rich in minerals
- Having a borehole is a great way to access natural and pure underground water
- Borehole water is chemical free
- Having a borehole on your property will increase its market value
- By installing a borehole, you will also be decreasing the demand on the municipal water in your area
- You will be able to water your garden freely, without having to worry about your municipal bill at the end of the month
- Water from your borehole will cost much less that the municipal water.
Keep in mind that if you are making use of borehole water for human and animal consumption, or even to sill up your swimming pool, you will first need to have a Water Quality test done, this test needs to be done on an annual basis. When you take a sample of the borehole water to have a quality test done, remember to properly rinse out the container, even better, use a new container.
If you should consume unsafe borehole water, it can result in diseases such as typhoid and cholera.
Contact Ernest Electro on 011 792 9550 or visit our website on www.ernestee.co.za to find out more about boreholes and how to have one installed on your property.