Is It Possible To Share A Borehole Water Supply (Between To or More Households) In Zimbabwe?

Is It Possible To Share A Borehole Water Supply (Between To or More Households) In Zimbabwe?

The simple answer ... Yes, it is possible for a water borehole to supply more than one property, home or household!

Shared boreholes allow the flexibility of being able to share your borehole water supply with neighbours also allowing you to reduce outgoing bills, split the costs of installation and ensure a clean, reliable freshwater supply.

Sharing of boreholes between two or more houses is highly popular as it cuts the ongoing running costs, however, we would always recommend installing your own for peace of mind long term. Having a shared water borehole system can on limited occasion lead to disagreements in access, running costs and allocation. 

The common reasons that people find are trying to agree on splitting the bill and the payment for repair works that may need to take place in the future.

When purchasing a new property, some developments already include shared boreholes which provide a benefit to the new homeowners, without having to pay the installation costs after purchasing the new property.

There are definitely benefits or sharing a water borehole as well as a couple of areas to be aware of:

Positives:
1. Split Costs for Installation
2. Reduced Costs for Repairs
3. Higher Property Value
4. Self-Sufficiency

Awarenesses:
1. Installation Cost Disputes
2. Repair Cost Disputes
3. Issues when selling a property for new owners to take on the same agreement.

When you come to buy or sell a house with a shared water borehole it is important to ensure that you check the rights to your water supply in the property deeds.

Is It Possible To Share A Borehole Water Supply (Between To or More Households) In Zimbabwe?

The water borehole usually remains within the deeds of the house and this means that whoever owns the property inherits the borehole and is in charge of its maintenance and any repairs that it may require. 

A common misconception about having a borehole is the price that you need to pay for installation. Splitting the costs is why sharing a borehole water supply is a massive positive, including installation and maintenance. 

It is always better to get an agreement put in place prior to the purchase of a water borehole to ensure that all parties know their responsibilities, physically and financially and to allow for the borehole to be written correctly into the deeds of the property. 

A shared water borehole can provide you with a large amount of opportunity in reducing the costs of your water bill, providing added health benefits as well as providing your property with a consistent water supply and a solution that is easy to maintain.

If you wish to find out more information on the sharing of a water borehole feel free to contact Nakiso Borehole Drilling online or on +263 788608009.

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What Will A Borehole Look Like When It Is Finished?

What Will A Borehole Look Like When It Is Finished?

When it comes to domestic boreholes, it is not all about function. Although many of our customers come to us already excited about the prospect of a better, cheaper water source, they have got one more question: what will it look like?

When a borehole is part of your home, it is normal to wonder if it will be intrusive. Especially in the areas where the garden and view are important. You might have invested a lot of time in the way your home looks, and we know that you would rather it was not disturbed by an eyesore.

Luckily, drilling and owning a borehole is not a process that is too destructive. 

When drilling we will ensure that our vehicles make as little impact on your ground, lawns and paving as possible. If you do have plants around the drill site, these might be best moved to protect them whilst the team is working on the site. 

We will always do our best to leave the site as we found it, with the addition of a borehole!

In terms of the borehole itself, once it is completed your borehole will not be visible since we use a manhole cover that is put slightly below ground level. It is buried and will not be visible. We would ask that you do not let it get too overgrown so that it can be accessed when it is time to maintain it, but otherwise your borehole will easily blend into your garden or driveway.

When you are working with an experienced borehole drilling company like Nakiso Borehole Drilling, you are working with a team that understands what our customers are looking for. 

What Will A Borehole Look Like When It Is Finished?

We will always ensure that we respect your property. Our team will do our best to leave a borehole that looks neat and unobtrusive.

If you are concerned about the impact that a water borehole will have on your property, call Nakiso Borehole Drilling and speak to an expert. 

When we hear more about your location, we will be able to tell you more about what drilling is likely to require and how things will look once we’re done. To learn more about borehole drilling, call Nakiso Borehole Drilling today. We cannot wait to hear from you.

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How Farms In Zimbabwe Can Benefit From A Water Borehole!

How Farms In Zimbabwe Can Benefit From A Water Borehole!

Water is an incredibly important yet expensive resource that farms rely on to run successfully. Whether your farm grows crops or raises livestock, water is needed to clean, feed, irrigate and keep your farm running smoothly.

Unfortunately, most agricultural businesses are at the mercy of the mains water supply. This leaves farmers with few options on the amount that they need to spend on keeping their farms running. With rising prices and often unreliable supplies, mains water is becoming a far less viable option within the agriculture industry. This is why many farms are opting for a solution that offers sustainability, control and reliability in their water supply.

Water Boreholes have often been used in rural areas where the water supply is insufficient for the needs of an agricultural business but, in more recent years, they have become a way for farmers to save money and improve their output. With much of Zimbabwe able to access the water-rich aquifers and tap into a private water supply, those who have trouble getting the quality and amount of water that they need are finding a solution in a borehole.

How Farms In Zimbabwe Can Benefit From A Water Borehole!

Due to the high levels of water required from a farm, it can be possible to recover the costs of a borehole installation within a few years. In fact, the higher your water usage, the more you have to gain and the more quickly your borehole will begin to pay for itself. When installed with quality materials by engineers who understand how to design a long-living borehole, as well as being looked after properly, a borehole can last for years with just maintenance costs as an overhead.

In addition to the lower running costs that motivate most farmers to make the change to a borehole water solution, there are also further benefits that can bring to your business. With no concern for bills, crop farmers are able to use up to 20,000 litres per day at no charge to maintain a healthy crop without any concern for loss of supply. 

Furthermore, with protection from drought, your business can continue to be profitable even when others are unable to continue. Some dairy farmers have even suggested that the quality and temperature of well water improves the milk yield and lowers the time needed to use the milk chiller in warm weather.

If you are interested in installing a water borehole on your farm, speak to Nakiso Borehole Drilling. We will be able to advise you on the viability of your location, the potential water supply, and how to maintain your borehole properly to ensure a sustainable, reliable supply. Our team can offer expert knowledge on how your farm can benefit, and whether you’ll need an abstraction licence.

Those requiring more than 20,000 litres per day require a licence from the government. For farms, it’s easy to reach this limit as water is used for so many functions. This is primarily to ensure that the government are aware of the amount of water being used in each area. It also offers protection; once you own the abstraction licence for your borehole, it prevents other users from interrupting or affecting your water supply in any way. For many agricultural businesses, this offers a level of security that’s vital.

Agricultural businesses such as farms should speak to Nakiso Borehole Drilling about what a borehole can offer them. Our experts will be happy to help.

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