Find a water source in the garden

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If you want to find a source of water in your yard, the "dowsing" method will not work. Only scientific principles apply. Hence, you need to carefully study the soil of your property.

How convenient a natural spring would be!
How convenient a natural spring would be!

What you need:

  • geological map

Indications of a water source in your yard

  1. Look for traces of water in your yard to find a possible source of water. The soil can provide many clues as to where water can be found. If your property is in a valley, then your chances of encountering a source of water are considerably greater than if it is on hills or even in the mountains. Finding larger amounts of shallow groundwater just below the surface is usually only the case in valleys.
  2. Look out for plants that usually grow in more humid areas. Willows and poplars, for example, are such plants. Any type of surface water, such as lakes or springs in your area, is an indication that there may be water below the surface of your garden.

Indicators of water sources in your area

  1. A look at the geology of your garden can give you further indicators of whether there is actually groundwater below the surface. It is very helpful if you can find a geological map of your area. Inquire at the planning and development office of your municipality whether such a map is available. You can then use it to study the location and distribution of the rocks both underground and on the surface. Ideal conditions are given if there are sedimentary rocks or large broken rocks underground, as they can hold large amounts of water.
  2. Another indicator can be wells. So look for the fountains in your area. Is there still water in the well? How deep is the water You can have a chemical analysis test whether the well still contains water and also determine the water quality of the aquifer that flows into the well.

Requirements for an optimal source of water

  1. As a rule, water can be found almost everywhere close to the surface of the earth. However, this does not mean that the water is available in the right quantity, depth and quality. A good understanding of the geology and meteorology of your area will help you assess this accurately.
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  2. If you know there is a source of water, make sure it is at least 100 meters away from any potential source of contamination, such as B. Dump sites, toilets or areas where animals are located.

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