Borewell: FAQ

Borewell FAQ, Part I : Covers topics from the initial planning, selection of site to final commissioning. Borewell FAQ, Part I I : Deals with maintenance of the structure and problems associated with existing borewells. How can I identify groundwater points/location for drilling borewell ; as well the approximate depth in Salem rural attur area. Water diviners use sticks, copper ring, coconut etc., to identify the source, which of these is reliable and believable. A submersible pump suitable for a 6” (inch) bore well, will have outer diameter of the main pump body (motor + pump) at about 5 and odd inches to allow necessary margin of gap for lowering and rotation of the pump. The outer diameter of a pump suitable for a 6” bore is already fixed by the pump manufacturers. Usually the diameter of the rising pipe which brings water to the surface for a 10 HP pump is to the order of 2” – 3” depending on discharge. Learn about innovative borewell recharge techniques to combat water scarcity issues in India.