FlexiQuiz - WELL CONTRACTORS CERTIFICATION CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS QUIZ1

The well contractor identification plate is required to be installed within ______ hours after drilling is complete:

24

36

48

72

What type of water must be used to prime the pump:

Potable water

Non potable water

Ditch water

Rainwater

Casing in wells constructed to obtain water from an unconsolidated rock formation (such as gravel, sand, or shells) shall extend at least ______ ft into the top of the water-bearing formation

1

3

5

7

Well point systems are typically used under the following conditions

Water table is within a few feet of the ground surface

Pumping from wells is with suction lift

Water bearing sand must exist at depths of 20-50 ft

All of the above

A surge plunger should not be used unless a sufficiently free flow of water has been established so that the tool runs smoothly

True

False