Whether you are aware or not, you have probably come across some or another form of rainwater harvesting. A simplified diagram of the process looks something like this: rainwater is collected after it falls to the earth. It is then stored in a variety of ways, and then used at a later point. It can…
What are Boreholes?
Boreholes are a long, narrow wells drilled to access underground water in aquifers. Boreholes are covered with hand-pumps to prevent contamination and for ease of access. Before a borehole can be constructed, technicians and other interested parties must work together to find the ideal location and run various tests to ensure that the operation goes…
Water: the Biggest Challenge to Human Expansion
Water is at the very heart of human existence. While it is an essential element for all life as we know it, humans, and human expansion in particular, has always had a certain fixation with the life giving substance. As our most crucial resource, it has also posed a few challenges of human expansion, how…
Some Lesser Known Facts About Drinking Water
We live on a planet that is covered by water, in fact, 70% of it is water, whether in the air, trapped underground or flowing in the sea, water is all around us; which is good because we absolutely need it to live. Our bodies themselves are also made up of 70% water, a strange…
The Benefits of Using PVC for Borehole Casing Pipes
PVC is a wholly diverse material, used for a massive range of applications that span several industries. When it comes to plumbing and waterworks it is often the preferred material, which makes for little surprise that it is an ideal solution for borehole casing pipes. Any effective water pump design should account for protective measures,…
The Benefits of Rainwater Harvesting for Your Home
So you’re not a prepper, and that’s just fine. But that doesn’t mean you should overlook the option of rainwater harvesting systems in your home. This is especially true in a country as dry as ours, where seasons can get as arid as they come. The truth is, even without the possibility of doomsday looming…
5 Reasons Why You Should Use a Borehole
Water is, without any doubt, the single most important commodity on Earth. We are reliant on it for many things, from basic life processes to cleaning and cooking, providing power, irrigation and many other things. Without water, there would be nothing. Because of its importance, many households all over South Africa are looking for alternative…
Questions About Borehole Pumps
Could Anyone have a Borehole Pump Installed? Accumulated from underground springs and rainfall, did you know that there are billions of cubic meters of fresh ground water right underneath you? Whether for financial or ecological reasons, as one of the most underutilized water resources completely hidden from being evaporated, absolutely anyone could install a borehole…