REF. NO.: 2014/252 DATE: 10 APRIL 2015 FINAL REPORT ON THE DRILLING, PUMP TESTING AND WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS OF TWO (2) NEW BOREHOLES IN THE OZWATHINI AND NHLANGAKAZI AREAS IN THE ILEMBE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY Hillcrest Office Gauteng Office Unit 3 Burnside Office Park 173 Tulbagh Street 1 Builders Way Pomona Hillcrest, 3610 Kempton Park, 1619 P.O. Box 1194 Hillcrest, 3650 Tel: (031) 765 1900 Tel: (011)396 3866 Fax: (031) 765 1935 www.geomeasuregroup.co.za
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REF. NO.: 2014/252 DATE: 10 APRIL 2015
FINAL REPORT ON THE DRILLING, PUMP TESTING AND WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS OF TWO (2) NEW
BOREHOLES IN THE OZWATHINI AND NHLANGAKAZI AREAS IN THE ILEMBE DISTRICT
MUNICIPALITY
Hillcrest Office Gauteng Office Unit 3 Burnside Office Park 173 Tulbagh Street 1 Builders Way Pomona Hillcrest, 3610 Kempton Park, 1619 P.O. Box 1194 Hillcrest, 3650 Tel: (031) 765 1900 Tel: (011)396 3866 Fax: (031) 765 1935
www.geomeasuregroup.co.za
Reg. 2000/014164/07 Hillcrest Office Gauteng Office Unit 3 Burnside Office Park 173 Tulbagh Street 1 Builders Way Pomona Hillcrest, 3610 Kempton Park, 1619 P.O. Box 1194 Hillcrest, 3650 Tel: (031) 765 1900 Tel: (011) 396 3866 Fax: (031) 765 1935 www.geomeasuregroup.co.za
Our Ref: 2014/252 Royal HaskoningDHV (Pty) Ltd PO Box 55 PINETOWN 3600 Tel: 031 319 5500 Email: [email protected]
10th April 2015 Attention: Mr. Thokozani Gigaba
REPORT ON THE DRILLING, PUMP TESTING AND WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS OF TWO (2) NEW BOREHOLES IN THE OZWATHINI AND NHLANGAKAZI AREAS IN THE
ILEMBE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY As per the amended orders, this office has undertaken the drilling, pump testing and water quality analysis of two (2) new boreholes in the Ozwathini and Nhlangakazi areas located within the Ilembe District Municipality. The results and findings of this investigation are contained in this report. 1. EXPLORATION DRILLING Messrs. JD Drilling established on-site on the 5th March 2015 and commenced with the drilling of the Nhlangakazi borehole (DWS Regional Borehole Number: KZN150049). On completion of borehole KZN150049, the drillers established in the Ozwathini area and commenced the drilling of borehole KZN150050. Due to the weathered formations prevalent in these areas, the boreholes were installed using a combination of symmetrix and rotary percussion drilling methods. Both boreholes intercepted water at depth and were drilled to a completion depth of 100 m bgl. Both boreholes were cased with plain uPVC casing, as well as slotted uPVC casing opposite the water strikes identified during the drilling of each borehole. Following the installation of the casing, silica gravel pack was installed between the casing and annulus of each borehole to ensure long-term sustainability of the boreholes and bentonite seals were installed in the top 0.5 m of each borehole to prevent the ingress of surface run-off, which could lead to contamination of the groundwater. The results of the newly drilled boreholes are summarised in Table 1 below, while the detailed borehole geological and construction logs are contained in Appendix A.
290 24’ 56.41” S 300 50’ 18.86” E 100 Plain: 20m Slotted: 6m
Plain: 52m Slotted: 48m
28, 36, 41 14 400
KZN150050 (Ozwathini)
290 25’ 25.01” S 300 52’ 41.25” E 100 Plain: 24m Slotted: 0m
Plain: 24m Slotted: 76m
30, 68, 100 18 000
2. PUMP TESTING Messrs Midlands Pumps, the appointed pump test contractor, established on site on 17th March 2015 to undertake the pump testing of boreholes KZN150049 and KZN150050. The pump testing activities on borehole KZN150049 commenced with a 4 x 1 hour Stepped Drawdown Test, which was followed by a 24 Hour Constant Discharge and Monitored Recovery Test. The pump testing activities on borehole KZN150050 commenced with a 5 x 1 hour Stepped Drawdown Test, which was followed by a 24 Hour Constant Discharge and Monitored Recovery Test. The pump test data was forwarded to this office and analysed using the dedicated aquifer test software (FC Method) to determine the sustainable yield of the boreholes. The results of the pump tests are summarised in Table 2 below, whilst the plotted pump test data and borehole management recommendation sheets are contained in Appendix B.
3. SUSTAINABLE YIELD A summary of the sustainable yields and recommended pump installations details for borehole KZN150049 and borehole KZN150050 are shown in Table 3 below.
Table 3: Borehole Development Recommendations
BH No.
Rec. Pump Installation
Depth (m bgl)
DynamicWater Level
(m bgl)
Rec. DailyPump Cycle (hrs)
Rec.Pumping
Rate (m3/hr)
Rec. Pumping
Rate (l/s)
Rec.Pumping
Rate (m3/day)
KZN150049 70.00 42.55 8 6.48 1.80 51.84
KZN150050 80.00 59.51 8 7.56 2.10 60.48
Both boreholes KZN150049 and KZN150050 should be equipped with suitable submersible pumps in order to pump the borehole water to reservoirs / tanks in the area for use in a reticulation scheme.
Since the installation of these 2 exploration boreholes was successful, and taking the favourable geological and geohydrological conditions in the area into account, a series of additional boreholes can be installed throughout the area in order to meet the required demnd of 400 m3/day. As has been discussed with the client, the installation of the additional boreholes will be undertaken once the project has been accepted by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and once the funding has been secured by the client. 4. WATER QUALITY On completion of the pump tests, a water sample was collected from each borehole and submitted to Talbot Laboratories for analysis according to the abbreviated SANS 241:2011 suite of determinants. The results received have been compared to the SANS 241:2011 Standards for Drinking Water. A summary of the comparison is shown in Table 4 below, whilst a detailed comparison is contained in Appendix C and the laboratory certificates are contained in Appendix D.
Table 4: Water Quality Results
Borehole No.
Water Classification as per SANS Standards
General Notes
KZN150049 Suitable for drinking
without treatment
Water is suitable for drinking without any treatment. It is however recommended that the water be chlorinated to ensure it remains free of
E.Coli and Total Coliforms.
KZN150050 Suitable for drinking
without treatment
Water is suitable for drinking without any treatment. It is however recommended that the water be chlorinated to ensure it remains free of
E.Coli and Total Coliforms.
5. CONCLUSIONS Two (2) boreholes were installed at the drilling targets DT #1 and DT #2 identified
during the geophysical investigation.
Borehole KZN150049 was drilled to a completion depth of 100 m bgl using a combination of symmetrix and rotary percussion drilling methods. Water strikes were encountered at 28, 36 and 41 m bgl and the borehole had a final blowyield of 14 440 l/hour. The construction of KZN150049 was completed by installing uPVC plain and slotted casing to depth, as well as gravel pack to ensure its long term stability.
Borehole KZN150050 was drilled to a completion depth of 100 m bgl using a combination of symmetrix and rotary percussion drilling methods. Water strikes were encountered at 30, 68 and 100 m bgl and the borehole had a final blowyield of 18 000 l/hour. The construction of KZN150050 was completed by installing uPVC plain and slotted casing to depth, as well as gravel pack to ensure its long term stability.
The boreholes were subjected to pump tests and groundwater samples were collected and submitted for analysis according to the abbreviated SANS 241:2011 suite of determinants, to ascertain whether the water was suitable for the intended domestic use.
Based on the analysis of the pump test data, borehole KZN150049 is capable of producing a sustainable yield of 51.84 kl/day (6.48 m3/hour on an 8 hour pump cycle). This is suitable for the installation of a submersible pump.
Based on the analysis of the pump test data, borehole BH KZN150050 is capable of
producing a sustainable yield of 60.48 kl/day (7.56 m3/hour on an 8 hour pump cycle). This is suitable for the installation of a submersible pump.
The results of the water quality analyses indicate that the water from both boreholes
is suitable for drinking without any treatment.
The success of the borehole installations, along with the favourable geological and geohydrological conditions in the area, imply that a series of additional boreholes installed in the area should result in meeting the required demand of 400 m3/day.
6. RECOMMENDATIONS Both boreholes KZN150049 and KZN150050 should be equipped with submersible
pumps as per the details laid out in our attached pump test management recommendation sheets.
The equipping installation should also include at least the following:
- 24 hour timer to ensure that the borehole is pumped as per our recommended pumping cycle.
- Water meter to check pump discharge rates and volumes abstracted from the aquifer.
- Conduit should be installed next to the pump riser to allow measuring of static and dynamic water levels.
- Overload and dry run protection to prevent the pump "burning" out in case the borehole is over pumped.
- High quality lightning and electrical surge protection. - Pressure switch to stop the pump once the tanks or reservoir/s are full. - The completed pump installation should be protected by a lockable concrete
manhole and the well head must be graded to ensure surface runoff cannot enter and contaminate the borehole.
The boreholes should be equipped with remote water level monitoring systems to
allow real time monitoring of the water table and abstraction rates.
The results of the real time monitoring of the boreholes should be analysed by a geohydrologist on a regular basis to ensure that the boreholes are not being over pumped and so that adjustments can be made to the discharge rates / pump cycles timeously if required. This is imperative in this area, since many existing boreholes in the area appear to have been overpumped / poorly managed and have run dry.
Despite the groundwater being suitable for drinking without any treatment, it is recommended that the groundwater is chlorinated to ensure it remains free of E.Coli and Total Coliforms.
Water quality samples should be taken from each borehole at least once a year, and should be submitted to an accredited laboratory for analysis as per the SANS
241:2011 suite of determinants for drinking water. This is to ensure the water remains suitable for drinking without treatment.
Once the project has been accepted by DWS and once the funding has been secured, the geophysical borehole sitings to identify the additional drilling targets for the additional boreholes can commence.
7. CAUTION The results of the pump test only represent a "snap shot in time" and therefore the long term sustainable yield of the boreholes can only be accurately determined if a record of static and dynamic water levels and pumping volumes is kept and analysed on a regular basis by a geohydrologist. We trust that this meets with your immediate requirements and will be pleased to discuss any issues arising from the above. Prepared by:
Taryn Swales Rupert Sebire Geohydrologist Managing Director
Geomeasure Group (Pty) Ltd.
APPENDIX A
GEOLOGICAL & CONSTRUCTION BOREHOLE LOGS
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CONSTRUCTION DETAILS GEOLOGICAL LOG PENETRATION RATE (min/m) AIRLIFT YIELD (l/s)
CLAY, light brown, moist, medium grained, 0 -26m 194mm Symmetrix
BOREHOLE GEOLOGICAL AND CONSTRUCTION LOG
51
10
20
30
residual GNEISS (Nq).
3m
yDrilling
0 -20m 194mm Plain Symmetrix Casing
GNEISS (Nq), yellowish brown, medium – coarse grained.
28m
1.39l/s @ 28m
20 -26m 194mm 1.11l/s @ 36m40
50
60
28m
50m
GNEISS (Ng), white & dark grey, coarse grained, quartz rich, hard, fractured at 28, 36 & 41m.
0-24m 140mm Plain PVC Casing
Slotted Symmetrix Casing
GNEISS (N ) i k b di
@
1.50l/s @ 41mGravel
Pack
70
80
90
66m
24-60m 140mm Slotted PVC Casing
gGNEISS (Ng), pink brown, medium –coarse grained, hard.
GNEISS (Ng), whitish grey, medium – coarse grained, hard.
60-84m 140mm Plain
120
100
110
100m Final yield = 4.00l/s @ 100m
26-100m 165mm Rotary PercussionDrilling
100mPVC Casing
84-96m 140mm Slotted PVC Casing
96-100m
130
140
150
g 96 100m 140mm Plain PVC CasingSanitary Seal
PROJECT: RHDHV Emergency BH Ilembe
DATE DRILLED 05 07/03/2015
LOGGED BY: Michael Jaca
CONTRACTOR: JD Drilling
BOREHOLE COORDINATES
29º 24’ 58.2” S
JOB NO.
150
160
DATE DRILLED: 05-07/03/2015
BH NUMBER: KZN150049
Nhlangakazi
MACHINE: Super Rock
DRILLER: Gasa Hlatshwayo30º 50’ 18.1” E 2014/252
Unit 3,Burnside Office Park, No1 Builders Way, Hillcrest , 3610
Tel: 031 765 1900 Fax: 031 765 1935
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CONSTRUCTION DETAILS GEOLOGICAL LOG PENETRATION RATE (min/m) AIRLIFT YIELD (l/s)
0 -26m 194mm Symmetrix
BOREHOLE GEOLOGICAL AND CONSTRUCTION LOG
51CLAY, light brown, moist, medium grained,
10
20
30
yDrilling
0 -24m 194mm Plain Symmetrix Casing
0.67l/s @ 30m
residual GNEISS (Nq).
2m
GNEISS (Nq), yellowish brown, medium – coarse grained.
40
50
60 24-72m 140mm Slotted PVC
0-24m 140mm Plain PVC Casing
Gravel
Pack
60m
GNEISS (Ng), white & dark grey, coarse grained, hard, fractured at 30m.
GNEISS (N ) i k b di70
80
90
Slotted PVC Casing
3.33l/s @ 68m
72-90m 140mm Plain PVC Casing
71m
GNEISS (Ng), pink brown, medium –coarse grained, hard, fractured at 68m.
GNEISS (Ng), whitish grey, medium – coarse grained, hard, fractured.
120
100
110
100m Final yield = 5.00l/s @ 100m
26-100m 165mm Rotary PercussionDrilling
90-100m 140mm Slotted PVC Casing
100m
130
140
150
g
Sanitary Seal
PROJECT: RHDHV Emergency BH Ilembe
DATE DRILLED 09 11/03/2015
LOGGED BY: Taryn Swales
CONTRACTOR: JD Drilling
BOREHOLE COORDINATES
29º 25’ 44.5” S
JOB NO.
150
160
DATE DRILLED: 09-11/03/2015
BH NUMBER: KZN150050
Ozwathini
MACHINE: Super Rock
DRILLER: Gasa Hlatshwayo30º 52’ 68.0” E 2014/252
Unit 3,Burnside Office Park, No1 Builders Way, Hillcrest , 3610
Tel: 031 765 1900 Fax: 031 765 1935
APPENDIX B
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS SHEETS
BOREHOLE No : LOCATION :
DATE : COORDINATES : 29 24' 58,3"S S 30 50' 18,1"E E
BOREHOLE INFORMATION STEP TESTS Pump Rates Drawdown Specific Capacity Length of
This report relates only to the samples tested. This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written approval of TALBOT LABORATORIES.
Tests marked with an asterisk (*) in this report are not SANAS accredited and are not included in the Schedule of Accreditation for our laboratory.
Opinions and interpretations expressed herein are outside the scope of SANAS accreditation.
Note: Results marked with a double asterisk (**) have been sub-contracted to a peer laboratory.
Note: Estimates of Uncertainty of Measurement may be obtained from the laboratory if required.
Note: The Uncertainty of Measurement is calculated as a percentage and should be applied to the respective results. Estimates of Uncertainty of Measurement for microbiological analyses can be provided on request.