We specialise in finding the location of underground water in your property and can differentiate between ground that has the highest water content, to areas with less saturation, while avoiding areas that are not suitable for a water bore. This way you can place a water bore in the best place and as near to the surface as possible.
Large amounts of water are stored in the ground in pores, cracks and spaces between rock particles. Most of this groundwater storage comes from precipitation that infiltrates into the land surface. Water is constantly recycled and purified in a process called the water cycle.
We have had remarkable results with finding clean water, including in some cases abundant supplies that are near the surface. We can map those areas that have water, right down to a depth of 400m and find the best location to install a water bore.
Bore water comes from groundwater which in turn comes from rain that has naturally seeped into the ground and is stored in spaces between soil and rocks. The layers and bodies of water in these underground spaces are known as aquifers. Groundwater is brought to the surface using a bore (well).
Bore water conforms to the New Zealand Drinking Water Standards. Depending on local characteristics, bore water will be suitable for stock watering, irrigation, horticulture and hydroponics, as well as domestic uses such as flushing toilets and washing clothes or cars. It may also be suitable for showering, food preparation and sometimes for drinking.
For help with finding out if you have underground water as well as the best area to fit a bore, anyone interested can contact WPS for further information provided without cost.
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