Getting The Borehole Drilling Permit In Zimbabwe

Nakiso Borehole Drilling offers to facilitate these applications for customers.


Borehole Drilling Authorities: Before a borehole is drilled, authorization to drill the borehole has to be sought first from the appropriate Catchment Council. It is illegal to drill a borehole without the authorization. ZINWA Groundwater Department can easily facilitate authorisations to drill boreholes only for boreholes it will have been hired to drill.

Groundwater Abstraction Permits: An abstraction permit is required before abstracting groundwater. It is illegal to abstract water without a valid permit obtainable from the appropriate Catchment Council. ZINWA Groundwater Department is very conversant with all types of the permits needed for the various situations and the registration required. ZINWA Groundwater Department would secure abstraction permits for its clients without the valued client going through the various processes.
Getting The Borehole Drilling Permit In Zimbabwe
Getting The Borehole Drilling Permit In Zimbabwe
Borehole Drilling: It is illegal to drill a borehole in Zimbabwe without an Authority to Drill a Borehole. It is also illegal to abstract water without a valid permit.

Notice To Borehole Owners, Prospective Owners, Drillers and Water Bottling Companies:

In terms of sections 4, 6, 34(1) and (2), and 35 of the Water Act (CAP 20:24) and Statutory Instrument 206/2001, the Minister of Water Resources Development and Management is calling for the following:

1. With effect from 2 May to 30 June 2012, all borehole owners should register their boreholes with the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA) or the nearest Catchment Council Offices.

2. All prospective borehole owners should with effect from 2 May 2012 get a permit for the drilling of a borehole from ZINWA or the nearest Catchment Council Offices.
About Nakiso Borehole Drilling

At Nakiso Borehole Drilling, we are your comprehensive partner for unlocking reliable water on your property. Our highly skilled team tackles all drilling projects, from standard boreholes to specialized Blast Hole and RC Drilling.

We handle everything in-house for a seamless experience, encompassing expert borehole siting, efficient drilling, and pump installation – solar, electric, or manual – tailored to your specific needs. With Nakiso, your reliable water source is just a drill away.

We don't just strive to be the best; we maintain the industry's strictest quality standards and are committed to sustainable practices for the future of Zimbabwe's water security.

Fact 1: Know Your Borehole Casings

The Preferred Borehole Casing In Zimbabwe Is Class 9 and 10 (Pressure Classes.)

This is because Class 9 and Class 10 Casings are more collapse resistant. The strength of a Casing is often described as collapse resistance.

Fact 2: Borehole Drilling Depth

The exact depth, of where the water is located, cannot be established by the drilling contractor nor the Water Surveyor (Borehole Siter).

Fact 3: There Is No 100% Guarantee

It is important to note that it is never a 100% guarantee that any hole will yield water, the amount and water quality can also not be guaranteed by the drilling contractor and water surveyor.

Fact 4: Siting Is Important
Fact 5: Know The Risks

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