borehole
Boreholes dry up in Zimbabwe plots
Zimbabwe’s long dry season is being felt by plot owners who sunk bore - holes to counter water shortages. For years, plot owners in Bulawayo, the country’s second city, have utilised their land for thriving horticulture and agriculture projects, and these have been sustained by groundwater. The ubiquity of[...]
Managing water sources is key to water security
Everything needs water. You do not need to be a farmer to know this. Small-scale to mega farmers, emerging farmers to seasoned growers, everyone understands that crops need water to grow, and livestock need water to drink. But the threatening reality of climate change is bringing water concerns with[...]
Keep your borehole investment safe with Carl Hamm technology. Don’t throw money into the water
Factors in safe water abstraction installations Selecting components based purely on a pressure rating is very dangerous and you could possibly lose your equipment. Carl Hamm considers every variable. Buying the cheapest products is often the most expensive option. Many companies offer cheap products that might end up costing[...]
Please save our water!
The Lusaka Water and Sewerage Company has called on its customers to conserve water in the wake of a substantial drop in water production from its borehole sources. Borehole water accounts for sixty percent of the water supplied by the company to Lusaka City. Interim Managing Director, Manuel Mutale,[...]
Stop lightning from destroying your borehole pump
The consequences of a blown borehole pump are catastrophic and far-reaching. Added to the initial financial outlay of up to R60 000 to replace a pump are the effects of not being able to water crops and livestock. “A scenario like this can be easily avoided through the purchasing and[...]