Why is your borehole not pumping water? Do you worry about where your family or company will acquire its water supply? If so, you're in good company. There are a variety of potential causes when boreholes cease pumping water.
In this post, we'll go through the most frequent causes of water-pump failure in boreholes, as well as some troubleshooting advice. Quantum Geoconsultants Limited, an organization dedicated to reactivating dormant boreholes, will also be mentioned.
Here are some of the most common reasons why a borehole might not be pumping water:
Decreased water table: Below the water table, the earth is completely flooded. The pump may find it difficult to pull the water from the water table. Clogged borehole: Sometimes the borehole might become clogged with sediment or debris, which can prohibit water from being pumped out. Broken pump: The pump itself might become broken, rendering it useless. Leaking borehole: Lack of water reaching the pump is due to a leaky borehole..If your borehole is not pumping water, you can try the following troubleshooting steps:
Look at the groundwater level. The water table should be checked first. To achieve this, either get in touch with the water department in your area or hire a water well contractor. It may be impossible to restore your borehole if the water table has decreased below its depth due to the drought.. Get the borehole flushed. Your borehole could be saved by a good flushing if the groundwater level is average. To achieve this, water is pumped down the borehole to flush out any debris or silt that may have settled there. DIY methods involving a water hose and a pump are possible, as are paid services offering this assistance. The pump should be checked. If checking the pump is necessary after flushing the borehole, the borehole may be plugged. It's possible that the pump itself has been broken, rendering it unable to move water. If there is a broken pump then replacement is necessary. If it leaks, seal it. If the pump works, check for borehole leaks. Leaks may impair the water supply before the pump. Leaks must be fixed. If your borehole doesn't produce water after trying the above repairs, you may need to call a professional. The experts at Quantum Geoconsultants Limited dig new water wells and restore life to old ones. We can determine the root of the problem with your dry borehole and advise you on how to get it running again. Our services include:- Borehole flushing
- Borehole cleaning
- Borehole redrilling