FlexiQuiz - WELL CONTRACTORS CERTIFICATION RULES

The Secretary may grant a variance from any construction standard under the rules of this Section when:

the use of the well will not endanger human health and welfare or the groundwater

construction in accordance with the standards is not technically feasible in such a manner as to afford a reasonable water supply at a reasonable cost

A & B

None of the above

A well that is temporarily removed from service shall be:

Sealed with a water-tight cap

Sealed with a well seal

The seal cannot be removed with hand tools

All of the above

The uppermost three feet of well casing shall be removed from the well for a bored well or hand dug water supply

True

False

All casing and screen materials may be removed prior to initiation of abandonment procedures if such removal will not cause or contribute to contamination of the groundwater

True

False

Water supply wells may be cased to a depth less than 20 feet, if:

the only or best source of drinking water in the area exists between a depth of 10 and 20 feet below the surface of the land

using this source of water in the area is in the best interest of the public

None of the above

A & B