FlexiQuiz - WELL CONTRACTORS CERTIFICATION CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS QUIZ2

The action of the surge plunger can cause _____ to plaster over the screen surface

Rock

Clay

Sand

None of the above

What is NOT required when using pitless adapters or units as a method of well head completion:

Top of the unit extends at least 12 in above the land surface

Compatible with the well casing

Casing and pitless device is filled with grout from the top of the casing grout to the land surface

An access port is not required

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

True

False

What are reasons a well screen might be pulled

Removal of encrusting of materials on the screen that cannot be removed from chemical treatment

Corrosion of the screen allowing sand to enter water

Abandonment of the well and retrieval of parts

All of the above

What two types of sand are recommended to be used for backfilling a hole to prevent slurry from penetrating more than 2-3 inches?

Plaster sand

Mortar sand

Play sand

Both A & B

WELL CONTRACTORS CERTIFICATION CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS QUIZ2