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Will a dowser be used?
Incredibly, whilst some drillers
do use dowsers, many don't.
Instead they make use of geological maps of the area plus an onsite visit
to ascertain (make an educated guess) where they might find water. (Many drillers
charge a fee just for visiting your site to see if there might be a
place where they could drill for water - so do remember to ask before
you invite them over.)
A professional water dowser from the BSD register will make a
preliminary remote dowse of your site. If sweet water is found then
he'll visit your site to mark the location. If only 'sour' water is
found then you can choose whether you wish to drill for this water and
treat it before use, or just abandon the idea. The dowser will also in most cases be
available to attend the drilling and oversee the job to ensure all
goes smoothly.
Will the driller slow down
as he approaches the water?
Do you know the signs that
show that water is about to be hit. There are subtle changes to
the nature of the waste being thrown out of the hole as the water
is approached. Basically the waste changes from 'dust' to bits'. If the driller continues to drill at the same speed
through this there is a 50% chance that the water course will
become sealed off - permanently clogged with dust and clay. What
the driller should do (but sometimes doesn't do) when the dust
turns to bits, is to slow right
down. This enables him to drill accurately into the water source
and place an optimal sump beneath it to gather the water. Many
drillers, eager to finish the job as quickly as possible, may be
tempted to overlook the need for slowing down at this point.
Does your contract specify
sweet water?
It is not enough to have the word 'water'
alone on the contract you must specify 'sweet water', if you only
use the word water in your drilling contract , and the driller hits undrinkable water (sour
water) you will still be liable for the full fee.
'No water No fee' is an oft used
expression in water drilling contracts - but this isn't always as fair
as it sounds.
These are just a few of the pitfalls that you
may hit when contracting to bore for water.
Sadly as a dowser I am often called
to the site after unsuccessful boreholes have been drilled, which
means I have personally witnessed the problems that can occur. As
an independent advisor I can talk you through your contract,
highlighting any areas where you need to ask more questions.
Drilling a borehole is an expensive undertaking, you may decide
its worth spending a few pounds on an independent advisor such as
myself to save yourself the expense and worry of possible
problems.
Would you like to speak to
Peter? just call
01352 754052 for a
free no-obligation discussion about your situation or email on
info@petertaylordowsing.co.uk
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