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Craters and boreholes dot the former Soviet Union nuclear test site Semipalatinsk in what is today Kazakhstan. 

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), in the 2024 general elections, Peter Obi, has said President Bola Tinubu deserves commendation for heeding his call on wealthy Nigerians to join him in sinking boreholes to provide access to water for the down trodden. Obi said this via a statement issued by the Peter Obi Media Reach, in Abuja, at the weekend. This was in response to the…

Boreholes to be drilled into Palace of Westminster to assess what crucial restoration work is needed

Boreholes to be drilled into Palace of Westminster to assess what crucial restoration work is needed Experts are set to dig 23 boreholes into the Palace of Westminster to assess essential restoration work may need to be done to preserve the 150-year-old building. Experts are set to dig 23 boreholes into the Palace of Westminster to assess essential restoration work may need to be done to…

A water supply borehole can be a major asset giving a constant supply of good quality water at high pressure at a given flow rate. Borehole drilling offers water supply boreholes for a range of industries including farming, hospitals, golf courses, distilleries to bottled water companies and public utility water supply companies who are all enjoying a more profitable bottom line thanks to successful borehole drilling.

Unsurprisingly, borehole maintenance is of paramount importance. Much as a new car or boiler comes with a service schedule in order to keep it in top condition, it is worth considering a care plan for your borehole.  It’s a well-known saying that prevention is always better than the cure and this certainly applies to borehole engineering. Tending to small niggles and issues with regular maintenance can save you a fortune in future costs for expensive repairs if these issues spiral.

Cleaning and Servicing Boreholes need to be cleaned occasionally and there are two main ways that can be achieved; chemical and mechanical. Chemical methods include the introduction of acids to break down calcium that can impede water flow and treatment to remove iron bacteria that can clog the borehole or screen. 

 Mechanically, boreholes can be cleaned using scrubbing and a high-pressure jet washer that will leave your borehole looking ‘just drilled’.  You can also get a relining service to fix older boreholes that have corroded over time running the risk of contamination with dangerous bacteria. Groundwater from your borehole is delivered to the surface by a submersible pump. This is an electrical device that will occasionally need checking or replacing when it becomes worn.