Water boreholes for irrigation systems
Arable farms, and other heavy water using businesses such as golf courses, can save significant sums of money with a private supply for their irrigation…
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Protecting water borehole wellheads with cutomised cabinets
Water borehole wellheads need protecting. At Igne, we can create a bespoke cabinet for your wellhead and install it - whether it's for water or heat. …
Drilling monitoring wells into abandoned mine workings
Igne is working with Dunelm and installing a monitoring well to prevent catastrophic contamination from an abandoned coal mine.
Why we use biodegradable hydraulic oil
Why do we use biodegradable hydraulic oil when drilling water boreholes? Because it’s green, clean, non-carcinogenic and better for the planet.
Drilling a replacement water abstraction borehole
The Igne team has been on site in Norfolk this month, drilling a replacement water abstraction borehole for an agricultural client.
How do manufacturers benefit from water boreholes?
At Igne, we can help you achieve significant and long-term annual savings on your water costs.
Could you benefit from a water borehole?
It is a common misconception that it is necessary to rely on mains water supplies. However, the headache of red tape and planning permission can be a …
Can anyone have a borehole?
Igne's water wells team answered a number of commonly asked questions in August's The Farmart. We share the questions and answers here in case you too…
Borehole installation: the step-by-step guide
Although all borehole projects are tailored to each individual client’s needs, our 7-step installation methodology should make understanding the entire…
Testing water quality after flooding
Flood water may be contaminated with bacteria, protozoa, parasites, viruses (micro organisms) or other substances – which in turn can find their way into…
Water abstraction licence
Since April 2005, abstractions of less than 20m3/day do not require licensing by the Environment Agency. If the abstraction is greater than 20m3/day a…
Borehole water prognosis
An independent hydrogeological survey (a prognosis) is an essential requirement before any drilling commences for your private water supply, or ground…
Water borehole drilling frequently asked questions
Can I have my own water supply? Can I sell water from my farm? How much does drilling a borehole cost? Do you guarantee to find water? Your borehole drilling…