Shared Borehole Disputes or Low Pressure

When multiple properties share a single borehole, lack of management leads to pressure drops and disputes over water usage and electricity costs.

What you’ll usually notice

You may notice: – pressure dropping when a neighbour uses water – arguments over electricity billing – inconsistent supply during peak times

What’s normally behind it

This usually happens when the system was not designed for multi-user management. Typical causes include: – lack of individual flow meters – pumps undersized for multiple connections – no shared maintenance agreement

Why quick fixes don’t stick

Simply turning up the pressure usually causes leaks or bursts elsewhere in the shared line.

How this is normally handled

Water Usage Monitoring & Metering

This service diagnoses the real cause and fixes the system properly, not just the symptom.

What actually fixes it

This problem is normally handled by installing individual meters, pressure balancing valves, and a formal usage agreement.

What you can check yourself

You can check a few things yourself:
– note if flow drops only when neighbours are home
– check if you have a dedicated isolation valve

When to call someone in

If the shared system is causing tension or total water loss, it needs professional balancing and metering.

When should I call a water system professional?

You should call a professional when problems repeat, systems behave unpredictably, pumps fail regularly, or when you need clarity before making costly system changes.

Why does my borehole water look dirty or sandy?

Dirty or sandy borehole water usually indicates poor borehole development, pump placement issues, or the need for proper sediment and media filtration.

Why do filters block so quickly?

Filters blocking quickly is often due to incorrect filter selection, unexpected water quality issues, high sediment loads, or lack of staged pre-filtration.

Why is my water pressure low?

Low water pressure is usually caused by undersized pumps, incorrect pressure settings, pipe restrictions, or supply limitations from municipal, borehole, or tank-fed systems.

Why does my pump keep switching on and off?

Rapid pump cycling is typically caused by pressure tank issues, incorrect pressure switch settings, leaks, or pumps that are oversized for the system demand.