What is The Difference Between Water Witching And Hydrogeological Survey?

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Before drilling a borehole, it is important to do a hydrogeological survey.
Hydrogeological survey helps determine the sub-surface’s nature, and the best location for drilling. Also, a hydrogeological survey can help identify areas where water is likely to be found.

Apart from Hydrogeological Survey, Water witching is also used to find water. Water witching is an ancient method of finding underground water. Also known as drowsing or divining 

Even though critics refer to water witching as pseudoscience, it has been used for centuries. In fact, some people believe that water witching is more accurate than a hydrogeological survey.

In this article, we will look at hydrogeological Vs water witching. We will also learn about the pros and cons of each method.

What is Hydrogeological Survey?

Hydrogeological surveys are used to understand the subsurface conditions and groundwater resources. This type of survey uses various techniques, including the resistivity method, Vertical Electronic Sounding (VES), and Horizontal Electrical Profiling (HEP).

The main goal of a hydrogeological survey is to identify the nature and extent of groundwater resources.

A good borehole drilling company uses this survey to conduct in-depth groundwater feasibility studies, which are used to determine the best location for a new borehole.

The data collected from these surveys is used to create a model of the subsurface conditions, that identifies potential groundwater resources.

Advantages of Hydrogeological Survey

There are many benefits to using a hydrogeological survey, including:

• Accuracy: As long as you work with a professional borehole drilling company, a hydrogeological survey will give you a very accurate picture of the subsurface conditions.
• Non-invasive: This type of survey is entirely non-invasive, meaning that it won’t disrupt the natural environment or disturb any wildlife.
• Time-saving: A hydrogeological survey can be completed relatively quickly, depending on the size of the area being surveyed.

Disadvantages of Hydrogeological Survey:

• Expensive: Hydrogeological surveys can be quite expensive, depending on the techniques used and the size of the surveyed area.
• Require specialized equipment: This type of survey requires specialized equipment, which can be difficult to find if you don’t work with a professional borehole drilling company.

What is Water Witching? (Divining or Dowsing

Water witching, also known as dowsing, is a type of divination used to find water underground. It’s said that water witches can find water by using a forked stick, rod, or pendulum.

Some people believe that water witching is a supernatural ability, while others believe it’s a natural form of divination. There’s no scientific evidence to support the claim that water witching is an accurate way to find water, but some people swear by it.

How Does Water Witching Work?

This method has been used in Kenya for generations to find water. This is how it works:

• A person or group of people walks around the area where they want to find water.
• The person who is “witching” for water holds a forked stick, rod, or pendulum in their hands.
• When they feel a tug or pull, they mark the spot with a flag or stone.
• Once they’ve marked all of the spots where they feel a tug or pull, they drill a borehole in one of those spots.

Advantages of Water witching:

• Inexpensive: Water witching is a very inexpensive way to find water. All you need is a forked stick, rod, or pendulum.
• Exciting: Well, for a fact, this method is quite exciting. Imagine the suspense of not knowing where the water is but having to trust your instincts. Well, that is what water witching is all about.

Disadvantages of Water witching:

• Inaccurate: Unfortunately, there’s no scientific evidence to support the claim that water witching is an accurate way to find water.
• Time-consuming: This method can be quite time-consuming, depending on the size of the area you’re searching.

So, Which Method Should You Use?

If you’re looking for an accurate and reliable way to find water, we recommend using a hydrogeological survey. Hydrogeological surveys are conducted by professionals who use specialized equipment to get a detailed picture of the subsurface conditions. This type of survey is relatively quick and can be completed within a few days.

Water witching may be cheap and exciting, but water is a commodity that you don’t want to gamble with. When it comes to finding water, we recommend using a hydrogeological survey.

If you have any questions about hydrogeological surveys, feel free to contact us. We’d be happy to chat with you about your optionsHow Water 

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