The Drilling Association of Zambia (DAZ) has raised concerns over the increasing number of landowners drilling boreholes without adequate information, resulting in a rise in dry boreholes and subsequent disputes with drilling companies regarding refunds. In an interview with the Zambian Business Times (ZBT), DAZ General Secretary Christopher Chilongo emphasized that the Water Resource Management Authority (WARMA) possesses comprehensive data on groundwater distribution, including areas at high risk for dry boreholes. However, many citizens remain unaware of this crucial resource. “WARMA has mapped groundwater levels and can advise how deep one must drill to access water, or if water is...
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