Benefits of Having a Borehole in Nigeria

 

Many Nigerian homes today are constructing boreholes. Constructing a borehole in Nigeria can cost quite some amount of money that one is tempted to ask, “is it worth it”? In this post we attempt to answer that question

Even as we enter the rainy season, water levels are often not raised significantly enough in our dams to ensure that there is enough to supply for the increase in demand. Therefore, the interest in finding alternative water sources has surged, and is not only interesting, but essential to the survival of domestic, industrial and commercial industries.

A borehole is an asset that should last you at least 10 to 15 years at very little ongoing cost, provided you buy correctly at the start! If you don’t, it can become a very expensive and time-consuming liability with continual repair or replacement of pumps, the causes of which could either be traced back to poor borehole construction or incorrect pumping or water pump installation

So here are the benefits of constructing a water borehole in your facility

Borehole Water is rich in minerals and Chemical free

Boreholewater is rich in naturally occurring minerals and hasn’t been treated or altered with any man-made chemical additives.

When you’re drinking water from the municipal supply, the water has inevitably been treated and chlorinated in an effort to render the water “safe for human consumption”.

This process, while removing harmful bacteria growing in dams and other large stagnant bodies of water, also removes all the naturally occurring nutrients and minerals found in natural groundwater sources.

When you drink the water straight from your personal groundwater source, it has been filtered and cleaned for you by mother earth herself, while leaving behind all the good-for-you minerals!

Not only is borehole water better for you from a water-consumption perspective, it is also typically kinder and gentler to skin if you’re showering and/or bathing in it.

Water from the municipal supply is chemically altered and can be bad for skin and hair and cause adverse reactions, especially in those with allergies and hyper-sensitive skin and/or eyes.

It Increases the Value of Your property

This is a benefit it holds for property owners or landlords as we call them. The value of your house can simply go up if you have drilled a borehole. Having your own groundwater source also means you’re better able to take care of your property during times of water shortage, further increasing the property value.

If you have a water borehole, however, it is not only a selling point in and of itself, but it allows you to maintain your garden even during times of severe water restrictions, meaning you can maintain the appearance of your property and attract more buyers.

 

It is cheaper on the long run

Having your own borehole drilled will help decrease the demand on municipal water in your area.