QUESTION
What should be the power & capacity of borewell pump for domestic use & what should it be if it is for commercial purposes?

We have drilled a new borewell and we have got a water source of 3.5" at a depth of 415 feet but we were not able to drill above 450 feet due to water pressure and hence further drilling was stopped. Now we have to install the water pump with the available water source of 3.5".

Now if we decide to make it a commercial source for water supply, how much water can we pump every day and what capacity of pump & electrical power is required for it. If we decide to go for domestic purpose only (3000 ltrs/day) then what capacity of pump and power is required. Please advise.

Thanks,

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6 October 2012