What is a Borehole?
A borehole is a narrow shaft bored in the ground, either vertically or horizontally.
A borehole may be constructed for many different purposes, including the extraction of water, other liquids, or gases.
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How much does a borehole cost in South Africa?
| Depth | Cost |
|---|---|
| 30m borehole | R20 000 – R30 000 |
| Drilling | R8 500 – R14 000 |
| 0.37 pump, 11.1m steel casing, 110 PVC piping | R 11 000 – R 16 000 |
| 60m borehole | R 30 000 – R 45 000 |
| Drilling | R16 000 – R 23 000 |
| 0.55 pump, 11.1m steel casing, 110 PVC piping | R 17 500 – R 22 000 |
| A 90m borehole | R 50 000 – R 75 000 |
| Drilling | R22 000 – R 30 000 |
| 0.75 pump, 11.1m steel casing, 110 PVC piping | R 28 000 – R 45 000 |
| A 120m borehole | R60 000 – R 90 000 |
| Drilling | R30 000 – R 40 000 |
| 1.1 Borehole pump, 1.1m steel casing, 110 PVC piping | R30 000 – R 50 000 |
How many years can a borehole last?
As a general rule of thumb, a properly installed and sized borehole should last 8-10 years. If you have only just installed a borehole, you’re likely to see years of service from your current equipment.
This is extendable with good care and frequent maintenance.
How many Litres of water can a borehole produce per day?
A single water well can produce up to 20,000 liters (4,400 gallons) of pure water every day without any permissions or licenses.
What is the minimum borehole size?
| Geostructure types | Minimum borehole depth |
|---|---|
| Shallow foundation | 5m, or foundation width time a value ranging from 1 to 3 |
| Deep foundation | 25-30m except for bedrock which is 3m |
| Retaining wall | 1 to 2 times wall height, 3m for walls on bedrock |