If you have a clogged or badly silted up borehole or well pump why not let us clean it. We have a specislist pump bath which will ensure all types of debris, particles, bacteria and corrosion from iron is removed in a save and effortless way including the internal impellors. It does not take a day so we would need your pump for at least 7 days to soak in our speacilist cleaner.
Only available from South Coast Water the Brumby pump is a specialist pump capable of pumping large amounts of particles at large sizes upto pebble size, Iron oxide does not effect the pump and it can lift large amounts of water in a short space of time to agitate the water and surrounding areas.
If you suffer from sand particles in your borehole then we can clean your borehole with this pump without causing it any damage.
It also injects air particles into the water at the bottom of the borehole turning iron in suspension into iron oxide in solution so it can easily disposed of at the surface.
This length of this method will vary depending on your geology and the borehole. We usually find we can have a borehole cleaned of sediment within 2 days and iron between 1 - 2 days.
If you know you have a bad taste or bad colour in your water then do not hesitate to get in touch with us, even if it is for advice.
We have successfully supplied and installed thousands of filtration systems of all shapes and sizes to ensure the water is safe for alsorts of use's.
Instead of waiting for your borehole pump, water filters to fail or even to fail a water test contact us for a borehole clean and/or advice.
We can even see if a brumby pump system will solve your problems and the need to replace your motor driven pump.
Cleaning your borehole every year is cheaper then replacing or fixing a problem caused by the borehole so do not delay contact South Coast Water today.
There is also many types of filters so no matter what might be contaminating your water, we can filter it. Iron is one of the biggest problems for a borehole so we are constantly installing completly automated iron filters.
Another common filter is the removal of sand and grit particles, we use a system which will get almost 100% of it out of the water. The remainder you will more then likely not be able to see with your eyes.
Bore stains are characterised by their light brown appearance, usually on the sides of fences and buildings. It is a problem across Western Australia and not unique to your property.
What Causes These Stains?
WA is a region that’s rich in iron ore; the groundwater contains a heavy concentration of iron oxide, aka rust. Usually, irrigation bores will bring this mixture to the surface; once the water evaporates, you’re left with iron ore residue that solidifies over time.
If you are troubled by bore stains, we’ll discuss how you can effectively remove them in this article.
How Soon Should the Stains Be Cleaned?
In our experience, the longer you wait to remove the stains, the more challenging they can become. Iron oxide is known for bonding with surfaces, and if not removed early on, it will become part of them. Also, metal stains are tough to get rid of in general too.
When left to bake under the harsh WA sun, the stains can become near impossible to remove using over-the-counter cleaning products.
Can You DIY Clean Bore Water Stains?
We don’t recommend using non-bio-safe cleaning solutions, owing to potential damage to the property and polluting the environment. Always hire a professional bore water stain removal company in Perth to handle the removal of bore stains.
What Is Used to Remove Bore Water Stains?
Bore water stain removal generally consists of using biodegradable iron oxide dissolving formulation on the affected area. The products are often spot tested, ensuring that they do an excellent job of cleaning the stains. We, as professionals, use cleaners that are safe and can be used across a myriad of materials from stainless steel to glass and concrete.
At the Pressure Cleaning Guys, we also use an industry-grade high-pressure cleaner to remove stubborn stains and residue. We remove stains from the following areas:
- Walls
- Brick paving
- Concreted areas
- Windows
- Fencing
- Driveways
- Signage
Choosing us to remove stains from your brickwork, paving, concrete areas, and driveway is the best way to restore your property to its original condition.
How Can Bore Water Stains Be Prevented?
The best way to avoid having to deal with bore water stains is to invest in a non-toxic solution that neutralises and then filters the iron oxide from the water. A system like this will usually set you back around $3k and cost you a few hundred dollars a year to maintain.
If bore water stains plague you, it is essential to switch away from using bore water. Though it is going to be more expensive, and there are restrictions on reticulation times.
The other alternative is nanotech-enabled paints that create a barrier on wood, roofing, metal, and concrete. It will allow the water to bead off, limiting how much rust gets stuck on the surface.
Professional Bore Stain Removal
At the Pressure Cleaning Guys, we provide professional bore water stain removal for homes and businesses. Contact us today for a free no-obligation quote.
Do you need a water system for your new house, but the municipal water supply is nowhere near? In that case, all you have to do is create your own water source and build a quality well on your lot. Every well needs to be taken care of to serve you as long as possible and provide you with safe water. How to do it?
Dug or drilled well - which one to choose?
First you need to decide what kind of well you will build. Nowadays, wells are more often drilled, even if you have shallow groundwater on the land.
You can drain it more easily and a dug well will suffice, but such water can often be harmful to you. The quality of shallow water is lower mainly due to the presence of nitrates from fertilizers or pollutants from the surrounding septic tanks and other surface dirt. In the case of a dug or surface well, in addition, you will not get rid of this low-quality water completely, even during a deeper excavation, because it will leak. Another disadvantage of a surface well is that shallow groundwater depends a lot on the amount of precipitation and its volume fluctuates, which is why drilling wells are recommended with more and more frequent periods of drought.
Drilled wells, on the other hand, can effectively separate deep water soils from shallow ones, ensuring better water quality without harmful substances. The walls of the drilled well are lined with casing, which is perforated only at the point of water inlet. Thanks to this, you pump water only from the most suitable layer of soil. There is usually more water pumped from the deep layers and its amount is stable, so the borehole practically cannot dry out if you take care of it properly.
However, you will only be able to take full advantage of the benefits of your drilled well if you take good care of it, repair damaged areas and, above all, clean it regularly.
Reasons to clean your drilled well
Proper and regular care of the borehole is absolutely the key to maintaining high water quality, but also to prolong the life of your borehole pump. When the borehole becomes clogged it also clogs the water supply, which can lead to a reduction in the yield of water source, and even to the diversion of the spring and its drying out.
Water from a contaminated borehole can be cloudy and unsafe. Although it may not be obvious at first glance, it contains a lot of microorganisms and soil contaminants that can be harmful to your health. In addition, higher amounts of solid particles in the water cause irreversible damage to the pump.
When to clean your drilled well
The well must be cleaned immediately if you notice reduced water quality (it is cloudy or stinks), or once you've been noticing a lower water pressure for a longer period of time. This means that sedimentation is already clogging the water supply. New boreholes must be cleaned before using water for the first time. Also clean the well in case of floods or high water levels. If you have doubts about the quality of the water, you can have a water analysis done.
Regular routine cleanses are also very important, which will save you many health problems and unnecessary financial costs for future repairs or even for a new well. A certain degree of pollution is common even for the least risky wells.
Water naturally transfers solid particles from the soil into the well, which form sediment. Due to the content of formed iron and manganese, soil microorganisms and other impurities the quality of water is reduced and your pump becomes clogged. Especially in the case of very soft soils, this contamination can become a big problem. Therefore, it is necessary to perform preventive routine cleaning of the well at least once every 5 years.
There are basically two ways to clean a well - by pressure or by a pump. Pressure cleaning is usually only performed by professionals. A compressor blows water or air to the bottom of the well, where it breaks down sludge with pressure and moves it up to the surface. If you have poor-quality plastic borehole lining, choose pressure cleaning with a so-called injector, which cleans it with a lower pressure. High pressure could permanently damage the well and lead to even greater and permanent pollution.
Pump cleaning is a far more gentle solution, which does not damage the construction of your well and does not create any pressure. It can be performed by a professional, but you can also handle it yourself. The procedure is as follows:
- Remove the borehole pump.
- Use a high-quality pump to drain all water from the well.
- Use a special metal brush to manually remove all dirt from the borehole. For a smaller diameter borehole, special nozzles can be used.
- Repair any cracks and other damage to the well with cement grout.
- Disinfect the well with bleach or sodium hypochlorite and drain all water containing disinfectant (must be done several times).
- Clean and disinfect the borehole pump and place it back to the borehole.
Wait at least 48 hours before using the well for drinking water, as it may still contain solid particles and disinfectant residue, until the released sedimentation drops to the bottom again. In any case, before using water for the first time, do an analysis that will tell you clearly and precisely whether the water is already safe.
Borehole cleaning pumps
There are several types of submersible borehole cleaning pumps available on the market, the most common being vibrating and drainage.
You can use screw pumps or much cheaper vibration pumps to drain clean or slightly cloudy water. Vibration pumps are very simple to operate, and everyone can use them. They are light and have low energy consumption.
In case of very dirty water with an admixture of mechanical particles, it is recommended to use a submesible drainage pump, which is specially designed so the mechanical particles from the water do not damage it. However, these pumps have a diameter of 165 mm and more, and therefore simply do not fit into most wells. In such cases, it is recommended to use a vibratory pump, which is damaged due to sediments, but due to the low acquisition costs of this pump, it is still the cheapest option for cleaning the well.
When selecting a vibration pump, take the maximum head, diameter and flow rate into account. These parameters must match the parameters of your well.
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