Vertical Electrical Sounding is one of the very common geophysical methods used for
domestic borewell exploration. However, sufficient open area around the location is needed
for conducting the survey. Geologists charge around Rs.1,500 to 5,000/- for identifying a
borewell site. Other methods of geophysical survey are used in special cases and they are
quite expensive.
Local well diviners who use wooden sticks or magnetic blocks are also to some extent
successful in identifying borewell sites. But this method may not be always reliable,
especially in areas where the geological formation is critical.
Is there a best suited time for drilling a borewell?
As such there is no prescribed season for drilling a borewell if the location of site has
adequate ground water potential. However, identifying a suitable site and drilling the
borewell in summer months would give the worst possible scenario in the location at the
point of time. Therefore, summer months are usually preferred by some experts as the best
suited period for drilling a new borewell. Also, as most agricultural sites can be accessed by
drilling rigs only during summer months, they are usually available in these periods.
What are the common methods adopted for drilling borewells?
What is the safe distance between a borewell and septic tank/soak pit?
Maintaining sufficient distance between a borewell and septic tank is always recommended
as there are chances of contamination. If the situation warrants location of them in close
proximity, it advisable to properly grout the borewell casing pipe with cement slurry till hard
rock formation. In shallow aquifer zones, it is not advisable to locate borewells used for
drinking purposes and the septic tank in close proximity. It is better to take professional
assistance in such cases to take preventive steps around the borewell as well as the septic
tank.
Normal rate:
6.5 inch bore
0-250 feet -> Rs 62
250-350 -> Rs 72
350-450 -> Rs 82
450 - 550 -> 92
550 - 650 -> 107 (Rs 15 increase)
650 - 750 -> 122
750 - 850 -> 137
850 - 950-> 157( Rs 20 increase)
950 - 860-> 177
MS Pipe(7inch dia , 2.5 mm thickness, 6Kg per cmsq strength) -> Rs 320 per feet
(3 diferent thickness: 2mm-Rs.270/ft,2.5mm-Rs.320/ft,3mm-Rs.390/ft)
PVC pipe(10 inch dia) -> Rs 300 per feet (Starts from Rs.200/feet)
MS Collar and Welding charges per joint - Rs 300 (150 for collar and 150 for welding) (every
20 feet)
61/2" Dia cap 100
Labour and Transportation charges Rs. 1000
For 950 feet bore it will take 2 days
Selecting Pump:
First read this:
How to calculate the HP of the water pump
You might have found that there are only two variables required to calcuate the water pump
HP. 1) height of total lift of water 2) required flow Please take total height in meters and flow
required in liter per minute. now multiply height(in meters) and flow (in liters per minute)
now divide this by 4500 you will get theoretical HP of the pump.
Now there is a secret to calculate actual HP of the pump In my practical experience i did not
find pump efficiency more than 30 %. In most cases it is less than 30 %. So to calculate
actual HP you should multiply theoretical HP by 4. Actual HP is 4 times more than theoretical
HP.
Second secret, Please calculate total suction lift from pump to sump bottom. please ensure
water pump is capable of producing so much suction.
Third secret, please add 20 % to your actual height of water lift. These are called frictional
losses.
Fourth secret, submersible pumps are more efficient than monoblock pump.
and yield is less in summer then you have to rework to down the motor further and if motor
runs without water there is a risk of motor failure.
As one time effort place the motor at maximum best point. Dont look at the pipe and wire
cost, Do it right at the first time, Be pessimistic for this work
HDPE Pipe: Rs.63/m (eg:270 feet Rishi brand)
Finolex cable: Rs.60/m (eg:290 feet,20feet extra)
1.5hp 15stage single phase texmo submerged nearly 25000
Total cost for 300 feet borewell 31500(Not for drilling borewell,only pump and installation
charge)
Different Pump brands:
Texmo (Best in Industry)
CRI
PEW
Suguna Submersible Pump vs Monobloc pump vs Air Compressor Pump
V-Guard
What is good Water Yield: More than 2" +
http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/factsheets/pdf/water/w4.pdf
Water Tanks (Over head and Under Ground)