Borehole Water Problems

On the whole borehole water is safe to drink.

Borehole water problems. Sink stains are usually caused by steel or copper but may indicate corrosion is leaching lead from old plumbing solder into your drinking water. Water softener low to moderate concentrations of iron if recommended by manufacturer or oxidizing filter for higher concentrations ph adjustment of water may be necessary. Lead causes serious and irreversible. The cost of this depends on the depth of the hole but a guideline would be from.

Corroded faucets and fixtures. Consequences of acidic well water acidic water corrodes plumbing over time raising the risk of leaks and burst pipes. If you re using your borehole water as drinking water this is doubly important as by ignoring problems you may be putting your own or families health at risk. It is then possible to correct any problems with filtration etc.

However it could possibly contain dissolved minerals or contamination. Holes can allow water of undesirable quality to enter the well. Symptoms of acidic water. Iron above the drinking water standard smcl of 0 3 mg l is most likely to cause these symptoms.

Odour and taste problems are solved by simply eliminating the offending substance and the treatment method varies for each. Blue green or rust stains in sinks and tubs. Pinhole leaks in plumbing. Structural problems with the borehole itself are much more serious.

The main source of odour and taste bearing substances in borehole water are caused by elevated levels of determinants and the smell is caused by elevated level of hydrogen sulphide rotten eggs for example. Using our specialist water borehole drilling equipment we are able to drill to a depth below the ground water level of up to 200m insert a well casing to stop the walls collapsing install a pump to raise the water to ground level and then fit it with a cover to protect the ground water supply from pollution. Borehole pumps have a life expectancy in the region of ten years. Cloudy water in some cases metallic bitter tasting water.

If there are concerns over the waters fitness use we can have the water tested by an accredited laboratory that will give a detailed report of the water. The failure of a pump is a common problem which will result in a temporary loss of supply which although inconvenient can usually be replaced quickly. This water well problem can be caused by a leak in the home so the well pump is continuously running. It can also be due to corrosion of the water well casing liner or screen causing holes.

Test your water regularly.