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Blue/purple areas = good water zones
Red/orange areas = avoid drilling
Expected water depth around 70–150 meters

99thEnemy:
Good day everyone.

I need advice from people here who have real experience with borehole drilling.

I carried out a geophysical survey on my plot this month, March 2026 , to determine the best location for a borehole. The survey suggested two possible spots: Point 2 and Point 6, and the recommended drilling depth for both spots is 160 meters.

However, from my layman understanding of the report, it seems like water may be available at a shallower depth than 160m. I may be wrong, which is why I am posting here for expert interpretation.

Attached is the survey image so that those who understand these readings can help explain whether 160m is truly necessary or whether water can reasonably be gotten at a lower depth, especially at Point 2 or Point 6.

I was given the following drilling quotations:

₦17,000 per meter using 8 bar PVC casing
₦18,000 per meter using 8 bar PVC casing

I was told that the difference between the ₦17,000 and ₦18,000 rates is the casing thickness, although the exact diameter and wall thickness were still not stated clearly.

I was also given another quote of:

₦24,000 per meter using 10 bar PVC casing

But again, the diameter and wall thickness were not stated.

I also asked how much it would cost if they do only the drilling/punching, while I buy and supply the casing myself. I was told that drilling/punching only would cost ₦14,000 per meter for the 160m depth.

I want to ask the experts here:

1. Looking at the survey image, does it truly mean I need to drill to 160m at Point 2 or Point 6, or is it possible to get good water at a lower depth?

2. Am I misreading the report where it seems water can be found earlier?

3. Does a recommendation of 160m usually mean that is where the best aquifer is, where the cleanest water is, or that shallower water may not be reliable?

4. Between 8 bar and 10 bar PVC casing, which one is more suitable for a 160m borehole?

5. Since I was told the difference between the ₦17,000 and ₦18,000 per meter quotes is thickness, what exact thickness should I be asking for?

6. What exact PVC casing specification should I be asking for:
diameter, wall thickness, pressure rating, screen/slotted pipe spec, and brand/manufacturer?

7. Is it a red flag for a driller to mention only 8 bar or 10 bar, and say one is thicker, without stating the exact diameter and wall thickness?

8. If I decide to buy the casing myself, what exact specification should I request so I do not buy the wrong one?

9. Apart from casing, what other materials would I need to provide if I go with drilling only/punching only?

10. Is ₦14,000 per meter for punching only not unreasonable?

11. Is it better to let the driller supply everything, or is it safer to buy the casing/materials myself?

12. Between Point 2 and Point 6, which location looks more suitable based on the survey?

13. What other questions should I ask before agreeing to drill?

I do not want to make a costly mistake, so I would really appreciate advice from people who understand borehole drilling and casing specifications well.

Thank you.

please I need help

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What is the qualification of ur girl? Basic nursing or BsN.
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Godada:


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So while you get prepared for transit, get prepared for an orientation that pushes the agenda of women better than is done here.

Thing is you should be circumspect regarding how you manage your relationship with your would be wife if on the condition you exit the shores of this country.

How can I get oriented on the agenda of women abroad ?

Qatar2022:
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Thank you

I need a very humble advice, and please don’t mind my grammatical and typographic errors,
I’m about proposing to my girl friend who happens to be a nurse working here in Nigeria, and im currently into business and we all know what doing business is like, more especially here in Nigeria, but my girl has great intentions of practicing abroad and considering the situation of things in the country I accepted her idea of us moving out of the country to start our marriage life if it works for both of us to settle down together.
Please my questions are :
1. Is it possible for her to secure a Job abroad from Nigeria ? If yes
2. What are my chances of moving together with her once she secures a job from Nigeria?
3. As we are about to get married, what documentations are required of us before we can move together, is a court wedding cert a must before we can move together, can church wedding cert be used as evidence of legally married at the embassy?

Please experience advice is solely needed here

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He might increase the money from 300k to 500k

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This was my sad experience today in the hands of some heartless Nigerians.

That is the face of the SHOP OWNER. TRUE CALLER shows his name as BEN.


acunnon, do you know this man?

My brother that is exactly what they do with people. I had my own experience when I was setting up my first business after I've hustle so had to save up some money and when I came to alaba to buy TV I was defrauded exactly same thing they did to you.

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