When the yield from a borehole starts to decline and/or the quality of the water loses its sparkle, underground investigation work will be needed.
Typical problems may include a build-up of iron-related bacteria in the pipes, a break in the lining of the borehole wall, or a blockage within the pump itself.
Faced with such situations, borehole maintenance specialist Geoquip Water Solutions says there are a number of investigation and treatment options...
Read all about it - Test kits to speed up bacteria detection
A simple testing kit is helping to speed up the application of water treatment solutions by detecting the different types of bacteria present in water pipelines and wells.
By collecting a small water sample in a special testing vial, Biological Activity Reaction Test (BART) kits can identify the growth of iron-related bacteria, sulfate-reducing bacteria or slime-forming bacteria.
Legislation demands that, under normal circumstances, fire and rescue services will secure water for firefighting purposes from the public water mains via water hydrants maintained by water companies up and down the country. On occasion however, the use of private borehole water supplies – or indeed other sources, such as ponds, lakes and rivers – may be required. Good reason then, to ensure regular testing programmes are carried out to avoid the potential failure of essential equipment just when you need it most.
The importance of testing for bacteria in water pipes, pumps and sprinklers is often overlooked...
St Helena have launched their Christmas Tree-cycle for 2021!
If you're thinking of purchasing a real Christmas tree this year, have you thought about how you'll dispose of it? Avoid the annual trip to the recycling centre and let us take care of it for you!
We’re excited to announce that the St Helena Christmas Tree-cycle has expanded and we will now be collecting from the CO15 and CO16 postcodes alongside CO1-CO9 and CO11 on Saturday 9th January 2021.
For more information, please visit the St Helena website: https://www.sthelena.org.uk/join-in/events/christmas-tree-cycle-2021
Geoquip Water Solutions, is selling hand sanitiser and surface spray sanitiser to raise funds for St Helena Hospice.
The Ipswich based specialist suppliers to the water industry, is selling 500ml bottles of hand sanitiser and surface spray sanitiser to businesses and individuals nationwide, with all profits being donated to St Helena Hospice to help local people face incurable illness and bereavement.
To find out more, or to purchase some hand sanitiser and surface spray sanitiser (boxes of 12, individual bottles or in bulk) from Geoquip in aid of St Helena Hospice, please visit: https://www.geoquipwatersolutions.com/environmental-community.html