Borehole Drilling

Borehole Drilling & Excavation of Valley Dams

Techford offers borehole drilling services to extract underground water for irrigation, livestock, or domestic use. The following services are part of the package: Site survey & hydrogeological study, Drilling (rotary/DTH), Casing and screen installation (PVC or steel), Gravel packing, Well development, Test pumping and Pump installation. 

Borehole Design Parameters

ParameterValue
Depth50 to 150 meters
Casing Diameter6″ or 8″ (PVC or steel)
Static Water Level15 to 45 meters
Pumping Yield2 to 10 m³/hour
Recommended PumpSubmersible or solar pump (3 to 5 HP)

Typical Borehole Specifications in Uganda

ParameterSpecification
Depth40 to 80 m (domestic); 100 to 200 m (irrigation/industrial); can exceed 250 m in dry zones
Diameter6 to 8 inches (150 to 200 mm) standard; 10 to 12 inches for high yield commercial boreholes
Yield1 to 20 m³/hr typical; >20 m³/hr for high capacity boreholes
Casing MaterialuPVC (most common); mild steel for deeper installations or corrosive environments
Screen Length3 to 10 m depending on aquifer zone
Pump TypeHand pump (India Mark II/III), solar submersible, electric submersible, or diesel generator driven

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