Siting A Borehole in Zimbabwe

Groundwater cannot be found everywhere. If properly located, a borehole can provide a good supply of water. If it is not, it will fail and thus result in wasted investment.

There are two common techniques of siting in Zimbabwe, the Traditional Method and the Geological survey Method.

The traditional method or water dowsing/divining makes use of the Y branch, a water-filled bottle, L rods, pendulums etc. This method is used extensively in Zimbabwe and is surprisingly effective.

Good water dowers with experience are able to predict breaks, depths and expected yields to a great degree of accuracy. One must use caution in high mineral bearing areas as minerals in the earth crust can mimic the feel of breaks and errors can occur.
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Siting The Borehole
Geological surveys make use of resistance mapping to locate flaws and soft zones in the earth crust in which water may be resident. This method of surveying, being scientific is usually more expensive than the traditional method as more manpower is required and the time needed can be extensive.

Consider the following:

1. Pollution sources.
2. Location.
3. Access.
4. References to the siter.
5. Siters statistics of success.
6. Guarantees and money back.
7. The yield and depth of other boreholes in the area.
8. Securing the hole in the future.
9. Distances from both power and water points.

Insist on a site report including a location sketch, GPS coordinates, breaks, expected water yield and depth. This information is needed for your ZINWA drilling permit.
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Siting The Borehole
Lastly, ensure your Dowser is readily available in case a decision to drill deeper is required. Professional dowsers make themselves available ‘with a warning’ and have no problem with this.

Contact us today to know more about borehole siting services.


Borehole Siting or Groundwater Exploration: Borehole Siting also know as Groundwater Exploration is the investigation of underground formations to understand and identify the nature, number and type of aquifers.
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Siting The Borehole
 
Siting The Borehole
Siting The Borehole
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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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