Originally Posted by
aircut
hello Thailazer
the property is located at +454 meters above sea level. all the nearest water reservoirs were emptied last year for cleanning and extra digging, so we had to use the pond water for irrigation. the water filling rate was slower than what we pumped out...and we noticed a 15cm drop in the wster level after the rainy season, comparing to last year. I talked to geologists and their opinion is that the pond is fed by subsoil water, they estimate the ground water bed to be below a bed rock at about 80 meters down, based on charts and maps of the area. From what I understand the subsoil water level fluctuate quite a lot between the dry and rainy season while the deep underground water fluctuate much less....Since we need water for agriculture (until the reservoirs are filled again) and water for (future) household use... I have applied for a license to drill a 4" well at a cost of 100K. the contractor is a licenced company that drilled in that area and they offer 2 years free well service. it seems that once we hit water we will have to apply for a second license to use the water after the natural resources department will run water quality test.