Borehole, well water, surface water, and river extraction are all alternative water sources that industries, communities and organisations should consider accessing to help reduce water usage and its associated costs. Both financial and environmental.
Today, it is estimated only a small percentage of the UK population makes use of these alternative water supplies. It’s a statistic that shows there is still a huge opportunity for organisations and communities who want to discover the potential future benefits on offer.
With the help of our experienced engineers at Marlowe Environmental Services, these boreholes or extraction sites can be safely accessed and turned into consistent, sustainable and highly efficient water sources.
Whether a cost, logistical or economic driver, more and more of our customers are starting to explore the possibilities that borehole water treatment and Marlowe Environmental Services alternative water source technologies can deliver.
Many of our valued customers aim to reduce the amount of water used on-site, as well as decreasing the operational costs associated with the water that they do use. In many cases, a private water supply – sourced from boreholes, surface water or nearby rivers – is a modern, cost-effective and future-proofed answer.
Put simply, a private water supply is considered such when water that is delivered to a property has not been supplied by a water company. These private water supplies are rightfully subject to strict guidelines around installation, inspection and maintenance, in order to help protect this most precious of resources.
It’s in the planning, installation and continued management of borehole water treatment operations where we at Marlowe Environmental Services can expertly guide and assist you. Ensuring your new water supply is always compliant with relevant water quality standards, while endeavouring to achieve and better your intended cost, sustainability and efficiency targets.
As well as standard packaged plants for borehole water treatment and borehole treatment chemical applications in water systems, Marlowe Environmental Services works with our industrial and commercial customers to provide quality and often fully bespoke water treatment engineering to achieve consistently high water quality. We understand that whether the application is there to deliver safe drinking water for a large hospital trust, or process water for a modern manufacturing facility, maintaining high-quality water is critically important.
At Marlowe Environmental Services, not only do we implement treatment systems, we also offer online remote monitoring and data logging, to confirm the water quality 24/7, while ensuring you’re always abiding by private water supply standards. In addition, we also offer service, maintenance and repair on all of our industrial water treatment equipment.
Our borehole water treatment and alternative water supply product range includes:
Yes. Continuous monitoring is essential to ensure the water remains safe, compliant, and efficient for use. Marlowe Environmental Services provides online remote monitoring and data logging systems that track water quality in real-time. This allows early detection of potential issues such as contamination, changes in pH, or chemical imbalances. Consistent monitoring not only helps maintain compliance with private water supply standards but also optimises system performance, reduces maintenance costs, and gives peace of mind that the water supply is consistently safe and reliable.
Yes. Borehole water can be made safe for drinking with the correct treatment and monitoring. Our systems remove contaminants such as bacteria, viruses, nitrates, iron, manganese, and other impurities, ensuring water meets or exceeds regulatory standards. Once treated and continuously monitored, borehole water is suitable for potable use in hospitals, schools, offices, and residential buildings, while also remaining fully usable for industrial processes and cooling systems.
Routine maintenance is critical to ensure long-term reliability and compliance. Marlowe Environmental Services provides full servicing for all components of a borehole system, including pumps, tanks, filtration units, chemical dosing systems, disinfection equipment, and monitoring devices. Regular inspections prevent fouling, scaling, or microbial growth, and ensure that disinfection and filtration systems operate efficiently. Scheduled maintenance also extends the lifespan of equipment, reduces downtime, and helps avoid costly emergency repairs.
Yes. Every borehole water source has unique characteristics, including varying mineral content, microbiological activity, and flow rates. Marlowe Environmental Services designs tailored treatment systems to match the specific requirements of your site. Whether for hospitals, manufacturing facilities, commercial premises, or educational institutions, we customise chemical dosing, filtration, disinfection, and monitoring strategies to meet regulatory standards, optimise efficiency, and deliver a reliable, high-quality water supply.
Using borehole water offers multiple advantages:
Borehole water can support both potable and process applications, providing flexibility for a wide range of operational needs.
