Case Studies

Springhill Water Treatment Services

11 October 2008

Igon used to increase a borehole yield.

A borehole supply in West Yorkshire feeding into a single dwelling was having difficulty providing an adequate yield of water to the house, particularly when there was an increased occupancy due to guests staying for any length of time.

Igon was mixed up with water, added to the borehole and then re-circulated for short periods of time over 48 hours.

On completion of the cleaning the spent Igon was pumped into a tank and removed from site for safe disposal. The borehole was then pumped to drain a number of times over the next few days to remove all traces of the Igon before the system was put back into commission.

Dip tests taken before and after the Igon cleaning indicated an increase in yield from the well in the region of 36%. This increase was considered to be sufficient to alleviate the risk of any further shortages and so the procedure was considered a complete success.

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