Lush green lawns and gardens are an attractive feature of
Perth.
We are fortunate in Perth to be able to have water bores which
provide an abundant supply of nutrient rich groundwater to
maintain gardens whilst at the same time helping conserve our
scheme water supplies and avoiding costly water consumption
charges
The relatively large block size and the relatively shallow
depth to water are two of the reasons bores are so common in
Perth.
Water bores in Perth are mostly one of two types.
- The old well style commonly put down until the late 1980’s
- modern submersible pump style.
The old well style are often still seen in front and back
yards across Perth and surrounding suburbs, identified easily
with the conical tin well lid and a centrfigual pump at the
bottom of concrete well liners.
Modern water bores in Perth could not be more different.
 They are out of view, as the submersible bore pump operates
silently deep beneath the ground with nothing visible at the
surface.
Submersible bore pumps are a stainless steel cylinder shaped
like a torpedo designed to be suspended at the bottom of a
100mm diameter PVC bore casing.
In the case of Perth bores the ground conditions are such
that typically the bottom of the bore casing is finely slotted
to allow the water in.
The annulus around this slotted casing is gravel-packed with
finely graded river sands to act as a filter.
More details of modern water bore construction
can be
found on our water bore page.
The ground conditions encountered all over Perth vary considerably
when drilling water bores. Perth surface geology is typically
indicated as “Bassendean Sand: quartz
sand (dunes)”.
The Perth Groundwater Atlas is the WA Government Department
of Water database that indicates likely drilling conditions
for properties in the Perth metropolitan area.
 It also indicates depth to water and anticipated bore water
quality.
Perth bore water is normally expected to have a salinity range
of about 500 mg/l to 1000 mgl which is suitable for irrigation;
however an experienced, expert knowledge is required to assess
individual suburb specification.
The Perth Groundwater Atlas database, combined with
our extensive local knowledge and experience drilling water
bores Perth and surrounds, means we can predict with reasonable
accuracy the depth to water at your property. This allows us
to provide a written quotation in advance of any work.
Please call us on 1300 734 300 to enquire
as to the depth to water at your property and the cost of
a water bore.
We will assess your needs and design a bore specifically to
suit your irrigation/reticulation requirements and the available
groundwater.
Our local experience, bulk buying and economies of scale assure
you of the best value and most competitive price on your new
Perth water bore.
For all enquiries about a water
bore in Perth
please call 1300 734 300 or complete the
online form here
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