What Is Drilling Borehole?
Well drilling is the process of drilling a hole in the ground for the extraction of a natural resource such as ground water, brine, natural gas, or petroleum, for the injection of a fluid from surface to a subsurface reservoir or for subsurface formations evaluation or monitoring.
How Much Is Drilling Borehole In Uganda?
Estimated costs for borehole drilling in Uganda
| Drilling method | Estimated costs in Ugx |
|---|---|
| Air Rotary(Open hole) – Production(5 inches) | 15,000,000 – 21,000,000 |
| Air Rotary(Closed hole) – Production(5 inches) | 18,000,000 – 27,000,000 |
| Mud drilling (5 inches) | 27,000,000 – 35,00,000 |
What To Know Before Drilling A Borehole In Uganda?
Pinpoint the location for drilling the borehole. Get a hydrogeologist to do this. Check on the past success rate of the person they usually use to ‘site’ their boreholes. In an urban environment, cultural interferences (powerlines, pipe lines, cables etc..) preclude the scientific siting of the borehole.
What Are The Steps Of Drilling A Borehole In Uganda?
The Water Borehole Drilling Process In Steps
Step 1 – Hydro-geologists site the borehole. The very first thing that needs to be determined is where the water is, and how we’re going to get to it.
Step 2 – Drilling and Construction.
Step 3 – Determining the yield of the borehole.
Step 4 – Pumping and piping the borehole.
Can I Drill A Borehole Anywhere In Uganda?
As long as there is sufficient space on your site or property to construct the borehole you can just about put a borehole anywhere.
What Is The Best Time To Drill A Borehole In Uganda?
Winter is a great time for well drilling, but construction projects can be a lot more nuanced on when it is possible. Basically, get it sorted as soon as possible in construction projects to avoid any complications! If you’d like to find out more about drilling boreholes, then get in touch!
What Are The Problems With Borehole In Uganda?
Borehole stability problems can result from damaged casing and screens, borehole wall collapse, corrosion or excessive water velocities into the well. High water velocity can cause formation particles, like sand, to flow into the well, causing eventual collapse of the borehole wall.
How Long Will A Borehole Last In Uganda?
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.
What Are The Disadvantages Of Borehole Water In Uganda?
A disadvantage to using borehole water is that it can’t be used for every form of consumption, without purification treatment, such as cooking, watering edible vegetables and drinking. This cannot be done straight from the source due to the possibility of contaminants.
How Long Does It Take For Borehole Water To Clear In Uganda?
On-site work can span 10-15 days: drilling is 3 or 4 days, and then pipe work and cables need to be installed, the submersible pump placed in the borehole and tested, pumping to clear the supply. Water is then sent to the laboratory to verify purity. This is likely to take two to three weeks in all.
What Is The Average Depth Of A Borehole In Uganda?
Drilling a borehole for household use will usually range from about 100 feet to 500 feet deep, but when drilling a new borehole for your home or business, the depth of the well depends on the geology and underground water levels of the area.
Can A Borehole Dry Up In Uganda?
We drill the boreholes beyond the water table to ensure that is is not affected by seasonal differences and to allow for drought years. For the borehole to dry up or become affected by lack of water there would have to be a drought for several years.
Do You Need A Permit To Drill A Borehole In Uganda?
When dealing with licencing and registration of water use, it’s important to point out that a person does not need any permission to drill any borehole nor to register a borehole.