Finalization of the borehole

A just finalized borehole with rope pump in Tanzania - fence and drainage still need to be realized.

Target audience

Summary

This manual describes:

  1. How to make the casing and filter screen
  2. Backwashing the borehole
  3. Testing the borehole
  4. Installing the gravel pack and sanitary seal
  5. Construction of the apron and soak pit
  6. Installation of the Rope pump
  7. Cleaning and disinfection of the borehole water

There are so many details in the finalization of a borehole that is it not possible to describe them all in this manual while also to get real expertise and skills it is necessary to be taught and be able to practise under guidance. Therefore we highly recommend to get trained by Connect International to avoid errors and to learn the best way of finalizing the borehole.

Date

April 2009

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ST 1.4 - Finalization of the borehole.pdf1.1 MB