Safe and readily available water is important for public health, whether it is used for drinking, domestic use, food production, or recreational purposes. Improvement of water supply and sanitation and better maintenance of water resources can boost countries’ economic growth and can contribute greatly to poverty reduction. Getting enough drinking water is essential for one’s health. Drinking water can prevent a lot of dehydration, a condition that can cause unclear thinking, result in mood changes, cause your body to overheat, and lead to constipation and kidney stones.
Is borehole water safe to drink?
This is a frequently asked question. Yes, borehole water is safe to drink, it is rich in natural minerals and hasn’t been treated or altered by any man-made chemical additives. Water from the municipality supply has been chlorinated in an effort to render it “safe for human consumption”. The process of removing harmful bacteria from large stagnant bodies of water removes all naturally occurring nutrients and minerals found in groundwater sources. Drinking water from your personal ground source is safe because it has already been cleaned and filtered by mother nature herself while leaving all the good-for-you minerals. Not only is borehole water safer for you to drink it is also kinder and gentler to the skin if you are showering or bathing with it. Municipal water is chemically altered and can be bad for your skin and hair and can cause reactions, especially for those with allergies and hyper-sensitive skin or eyes.
Main sources of Borehole contamination.
The main source of borehole contamination is from leaking septic or fuel tanks and from animals that are kept close to the borehole location. All borehole installations must be properly sealed below ground level either by grouting or concreting a steel casing into clay type zone or into a rock head or by sealing any PVC casing or well screen to at least 5miters below ground level.
How to prevent contamination of drinking water sources.
Whether you are drinking water from a borehole, lake, river, or any other source of groundwater, it is important to protect it from contamination. One of the best ways to protect your drinking water is to prevent it from getting polluted. Water can be polluted with animal waste, fertilizer, or even pesticides as they can get carried to the source by pollution.
Nevertheless, Hydrotech drilling always puts safety first. Once the water has been extracted, we will then ensure that the water is tested to ensure that we know of any contaminants. Often water is ready and safe to drink. If there are any contaminants or dissolved solids, we will then be able to provide a solution to purify and ensure that it is completely safe.
Once your borehole has been drilled, it is fitted with a cover to protect it from any further contamination. We also give a hand to support you in the maintenance and ongoing testing if you are concerned about the quality of your water moving forward.
If you would like to talk more about a borehole for either commercial or domestic uses, Hydrotech Drilling can help you. we pride ourselves in doing a professional job every time. Our experienced engineers will make sure that we have done the surveys and analyzed the location to be able to make an educated choice on the best place to gain a consistent water supply.
