J&F Water Treatment recently supplied a compact borehole water pH correction system in Co. Kerry, Ireland, for a hotel site that also operates several self-catering holiday accommodation units powered by a private borehole.
The customer contacted J&F after identifying low pH (acidic borehole water) as the only issue affecting their water supply. With increasing guest usage across both the main hotel and self-catering properties, the system needed to deliver reliable performance while fitting into a very restricted plant room space.
The Challenge: Low pH Borehole Water in a Hotel Setting
The borehole water tested at pH 6.2, which is below the recommended level for commercial and domestic use. Acidic water can cause a range of problems, particularly in hospitality environments such as hotels and holiday accommodation, including:
- Corrosion of pipework and fittings
- Damage to storage tanks and water heaters
- Metallic taste in drinking water
- Long-term maintenance costs
- Potential issues with guest satisfaction and water quality standards
The customer had already identified that pH correction was the only treatment required, so the priority was a reliable, space-efficient solution suitable for a busy hotel site in rural Ireland.
The Solution Supplied by J&F Water Treatment
Due to limited space in the plant room, a standard single larger pH correction unit would not fit. Instead, J&F supplied two compact pH correction units installed in parallel to maximise flow while keeping the footprint small.
System supplied:
- 2 × 1044CIF pH Correction Units
- Filled with Juraperle pH correction media
- Installed in parallel to increase flow rate
- Designed to feed a 12,000-litre storage tank
This setup provides a combined flow rate of up to 2.6 m³ per hour, ensuring consistent treated water supply to both the hotel and the self-catering accommodation on site.
Why This System Works for Hotels and Self-Catering Sites
Hotels and holiday accommodation using borehole water often require higher flow rates than domestic systems, particularly during peak guest usage times. By installing two pH units in parallel, J&F was able to:
- Maintain strong flow for multiple accommodation units
- Save valuable plant room space
- Provide reliable pH correction for guest water supply
- Ensure long-term protection of pipework and storage tanks
- Deliver a scalable solution if demand increases in the future
The Result
The hotel in Co. Kerry now benefits from a fully corrected borehole water supply, with pH levels brought back to a safe and stable range before entering the 12,000L storage tank.
The compact parallel system means the customer achieved the required flow rate without needing a larger plant room, making it an ideal solution for hospitality sites in rural Ireland that rely on private boreholes.
Need pH Correction for a Borehole in Ireland?
J&F Water Treatment supplies pH correction systems across Ireland for:
- Hotels and guest houses
- Self-catering accommodation
- Farms and rural properties
- Domestic borehole water systems
- Commercial sites using private water supplies
If your borehole water is acidic or causing corrosion problems, our team can help you choose the right pH correction system based on your flow rate, water test results, and available space.
