Sustainable gardening: Save on water bills by spraying with groundwater
To create a beautiful, colourful garden, you need to spray your plants often. However, using tap water (drinking water) will result in higher water bills and the unnecessary costs of purifying sewage water. An alternative, sustainable solution is to use groundwater, a natural resource that can be taken straight from the ground with a water pump. Groundwater can also be used for other applications such as flushing the toilet. Here you can learn about the advantages and challenges of spraying with groundwater and read our tips for an efficient and sustainable use of this valuable resource.
Advantages
Spraying with groundwater has different advantages that will not only save you money but also benefit the environment.
Sustainability: Groundwater comes from a natural source and replenishes itself. Therefore, by using it to spray your plants, you also help to maintain water reserves.
Cost savings: Spraying your garden with tap water will result in higher water bills. Groundwater can be pumped up straight from the ground and therefore is usually cheaper than tap water.
Quality: Groundwater is a safe and healthy option for spraying plants because it contains nutrients and minerals that stimulate growth and development.
Disadvantages
There are also disadvantages to drawing groundwater. Excessive use of groundwater may cause dehydration of the soil and a decrease in the groundwater level, which could eventually result in water shortages. In addition, groundwater might also be contaminated with chemicals, oil, or wastewater, which could damage the plants and compromise the health of humans or animals.
It is therefore important to use groundwater sensibly.
Which water pump
Are you are looking for a water pump to draw groundwater? Then it is important to know exactly how deep the water is and what you want to use it for. If it is not at a depth greater than eight metres, a self-priming pump (in a dry setup), like a garden water pump or water pressure pump, is the most economical option. However, if you prefer to install a pump in the water (wet setup), a borehole pump or a submersible well pump is a better option. Below is a list of our best-selling water pumps.
Dry setup
Water not situated at a depth greater than eight metres.
Garden water pump
✓ For standard garden irrigation with 1-2 sprinklers;
✓ Economical and good quality;
✓ Does not switch on and off automatically;
✓ Is not suitable for continuous operation, maximum of three hours.
Automatic garden water pump
✓ For garden irrigation with 3 sprinklers;
✓ Professional quality;
✓ Switches on and off automatically when a tap is turned on and off;
✓ Is suitable for continuous operation;
Water pressure pump
✓ For home and garden;
✓ Professional quality;
✓ Switches on and off automatically;
✓ Is suitable for continuous operation;
✓ Is suitable to be connected to a drip hose;
Wet setup
Well pump
✓ For outdoor use;
✓ Silent;
✓ Professional quality;
✓ Protect the pump adequately against dirt.