Groundwater Development & Borehole Drilling Services in Uganda
Sustainable Groundwater Solutions for Uganda
Access to clean, reliable groundwater is essential for communities, agriculture, and industry across Uganda. With many regions dependent on underground water sources for drinking, irrigation, and commercial use, professionally developed boreholes and well-managed aquifer systems are critical infrastructure.
ALOM Mining & Geohydro Services provides end-to-end groundwater development services — from initial hydrogeological investigation and borehole siting through to drilling, pump installation, water quality testing, and regulatory compliance. Our team of experienced hydrogeologists and drilling engineers applies modern techniques and proven methodologies to deliver sustainable water supply solutions tailored to each client's needs and budget.
Whether you are a local government, NGO, agricultural enterprise, or industrial operator, ALOM is your trusted partner for groundwater projects of any scale in Uganda. Read our comprehensive guide to borehole drilling in Uganda or explore our full range of mining services.
Our Groundwater Development Services
A full suite of groundwater services from site investigation to operational compliance — ensuring every borehole delivers safe, sustainable water.
Hydrogeological Surveys & Assessments
ALOM conducts detailed hydrogeological surveys to characterise aquifer systems before any drilling takes place. Our assessments evaluate aquifer characteristics including extent, depth, geological formation, and recharge rates. By combining desktop studies, geological mapping, geophysical methods, and field investigations, we identify the most productive zones for borehole siting — reducing the risk of dry wells and ensuring long-term sustainable yields for communities and commercial clients alike.
Borehole Drilling & Construction
Our borehole drilling and construction services are tailored to each client's specific needs. Whether for rural water supply, agricultural irrigation, or industrial use, ALOM designs and drills boreholes optimised for flowrate, lift height, and energy efficiency. We manage the full process from site selection and drilling through to casing installation, gravel packing, and well development — delivering boreholes that are built to last and perform reliably over their design life.
Pumping Tests & Installation
Pumping tests are essential for understanding the true performance of a borehole. ALOM carries out constant-rate and step-drawdown pumping tests to assess yield, recovery rates, and long-term performance of completed boreholes. The data collected determines the optimum pump size, setting depth, and operating schedule. We also handle full pump installation — selecting and fitting submersible, solar, or hand pumps suited to each project's requirements and budget.
Water Quality Monitoring
Safe, clean water requires ongoing quality assurance. ALOM provides comprehensive water quality monitoring services covering chemical composition, pH levels, turbidity, microbial content, and heavy metal concentrations. Our testing follows national and international standards, and results are used to confirm potability, identify contamination risks, and support regulatory reporting. We work with communities, NGOs, and commercial clients to establish routine monitoring programs that protect public health.
Water Law Compliance
Navigating Uganda's water regulatory landscape can be complex. ALOM assists clients with all aspects of water law compliance including the preparation of water management plans, applications for water abstraction permits and water rights, environmental impact documentation, and adherence to the regulatory frameworks set by Uganda's Ministry of Water and Environment. We ensure your groundwater project meets every legal requirement from planning through to operation.
Selected Groundwater Projects
A sample of groundwater development projects ALOM has delivered across Uganda.
Borehole Drilling in Hoima District
ALOM drilled and constructed multiple production boreholes for community water supply in the Hoima District. The project included full hydrogeological assessment, geophysical siting, borehole drilling to depths exceeding 80 metres, pumping tests, and hand pump installation — delivering reliable, clean water to underserved rural communities in the Albertine Graben region.
Hoima District, Western Uganda
Pump Testing in Nakaseke-Luwero
Carried out an extensive pumping test program across a network of boreholes in the Nakaseke and Luwero districts. The tests determined sustainable yields and informed pump sizing for a large-scale rural water supply scheme, enabling the implementing agency to design distribution systems matched to actual aquifer performance.
Nakaseke & Luwero Districts, Central Uganda
Groundwater Supply for Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda
Provided hydrogeological consultancy and borehole development services for Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda. The engagement covered aquifer assessment, production borehole drilling, comprehensive pumping tests, and water quality analysis to meet the stringent requirements of a major beverage manufacturing operation.
Kampala, Uganda