FlexiQuiz - WELL CONTRACTORS CERTIFICATION CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS QUIZ1

What two ways can a modern screened well be completed

Natural development

Artificially gravel packed

Both A & B

None of the above

Every water supply well shall be equipped with a usable access port or air line

True

False

Why is the “sand lock” method considered a good way to remove a well screen

It is an old method

Soil mechanics has demonstrated that clean sand can resist high stress

Most reliable for transmitting pulling force to the well screen

Both B & C

Every artesian flowing well shall be constructed, equipped, and operated to prevent the uncontrolled discharge of groundwater

True

False

What is the process called to eliminate the “skin effect” and loosen up sand around the screen

Clearance

Well development

Drilling

None of the above