21/08/2026
π§ TEST PUMPING PROCESS
Test pumping is an important stage after borehole drilling and development. It helps determine whether the borehole can provide a reliable and sustainable water supply.
The process includes:
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Borehole development β The borehole is flushed and cleaned to remove drilling materials and fine sediments.
Pump installation β A test pump is lowered into the borehole to the appropriate depth.
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Step-drawdown test β Pumping is carried out at different flow rates to assess how the water level responds.
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Constant-rate pumping β The borehole is pumped continuously, commonly over an extended period such as 24 hours, while monitoring water levels and discharge.
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Water-level monitoring β Static water level and drawdown are recorded during pumping.
Recovery test β After pumping stops, the recovery of the water level is monitored.
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Yield assessment β The results are analysed to estimate the borehole's sustainable yield and guide pump selection and equipping.
πWhy test pumping matters:
It helps avoid installing an oversized or undersized pump and provides evidence on how the borehole performs under sustained pumping conditions.
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