SourceEnergy prices are rising, inflation has reached its highest point since 1990, and everyone is tightening their belts. It’s little wonder that people are looking for ways to both save money and ensure they are comfortable if disaster strikes. After all, the world appears to becoming increasingly volatile daily.
That means, creating independent energy sources and potentially having your own water supply.
Creating your own water supply is easy than you think. It’s no longer necessary to dig a large hole, you simply need some good rock augers and drill a borehole into the ground. Line the hole and use a pump to bring the water to the surface.
Of course, there are a few things that you need to be aware of first.
Planning Permission
It may be your property but you’ll still need planning permission to dig your own well. This is usually granted but it is important to verify what is needed and submit all the correct information before you start drilling.
This will ensure you’re not wasting money.
Surveys
Once you have planning permission you can’t simply start digging. It’s essential to have a survey done. Firstly, you need to know how deep the aquifer is on your land. This can vary even when looking at different sites on your own land. It is possible to drill to the water table line. But, this may mean your water dries up in a drought. Digging into the aquifer means you should always have access to water.
Alongside finding out the depth your well needs to be, a survey will identify natural water flows and underground utilities. You don’t want to disturb either of them when drilling.
The Drilling
It is possible to drill a well yourself. You simply need to rent a machine and start drilling. It’s advisable to line the shaft as you drill, preventing it from collapsing behind the drill. Drill bits will need to be changed in order to reach the depth you require.
While it is possible the process is time-consuming and more difficult than it sounds. In short, it’s a good idea to get the professionals involved.
Filtering
If you’ve created your own well then you’ll need to fit a pump. It’s best if this is at the top of the well. Add a pipe to the bottom with a filter in the pipe. This makes maintenance easier. You can choose to use a submersible pump. But, whatever type of pump you use, make sure it is serviced regularly to avoid expensive issues.
Once the water reaches the surface you’ll want to test it and then treat it. The easiest way is to create your own small treatment plant. You can then periodically test the cleaned water to ensure it is as clean as you think it is.
Of course, you can simply use the well water for showering and taking care of the garden. But, if you have a well it makes sense to save money on your water bill.
