A Forward-Thinking Approach: Craig’s Story

One such forward-thinking customer is Craig, who recently contacted us after we drilled his second water well in December 2025. Craig already had a well on site, originally installed over a decade ago for his father by SIS founder Eddie.

Craig’s opening line when he called the office was:

“You might not remember, but you drilled a well for my Dad, Geoff, many years ago…”

As it turned out, we remembered straight away. Geoff had a vision of creating several small lakes and trying his hand at fish breeding. Although he sadly passed away a few years ago, he would undoubtedly be proud to see how Craig is continuing and expanding that dream.

During a recent visit, Helen was given a guided tour of the site, including the new lakes now supplied by the latest borehole installation.

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Why Borehole Water Works for Fisheries

Helen was keen to understand how borehole water benefits fishing lakes. Craig explained:

“The water is nice and cold, which the fish really like. Irun it into the lakes year-round to keep the water aerated and algae-free, and I never have to worry about levels dropping or fish becoming vulnerable due to shallow water.”

Some of Craig’s stock remain under his care for up to four years, moving between lakes as they grow. Maintaining optimal water quality requires periodic draining and refilling for hygiene purposes — something that would be prohibitively expensive using mains water alone.

A small or nursery-size pond can hold between 1,000 and 7,500 cubic metres of water. At current Anglian Water prices, filling just one lake could cost between approximately £2,950 and over £20,000 using mains supply.

Whether you’re managing a fish breeding operation or maintaining a thriving lake for visiting anglers, a reliable year-round supply of cool, fresh water isn’t just beneficial — it’s essential.

Helen has the final word,

“If your business or leisure activity relies on water, don’t wait until things feel desperate before calling us. Get in touch now and enjoy the reassurance of knowing a warm, dry spring won’t cause sleepless nights.”

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