FlexiQuiz - WELL CONTRACTORS CERTIFICATION CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS QUIZ1

Why might it be important to check the plumbness and alignment of a well once digging is completed:

Determine if a vertical turbine can be installed

Assure the operation of an installed pump

Bowing of casing can occur if misaligned

All fo the above

What are the most important things when choosing material for a screen:

Mineral content of the water

Presence of bacterial slimes

Strength requirements of the screen

All of the above

In order to assure that grout will provide a complete seal it should be placed________

Filled at various times when convenient

Filled with all types of grout

One continuous operation

None of the above

Why is development work important for water wells

Corrects damage to or clogging of formation

Increases porosity of the natural formation

Stabilizes the sand formed around the screen

All of the above

A compressor used for air surging a well should be capable of developing a maximum pressure of between __________ psi and ___________ psi>

75, 100

80, 120

100, 150

200, 300

None of the above