FlexiQuiz - WELL CONTRACTORS CERTIFICATION RULES

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

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

Requirements for valves and casing on artesian wells is

Complete shut off

More than one valve

Pipe cap

None of the above

When an unconsolidated form is used for a well and it must be abandoned how should grout be introduced into the well to ensure proper fill:

Gravity fed through the opening

Using water to increase flow of grout

Introduce grout through a pipe extending to the bottom of the well that can be raised as the well is filled

None of the above

The well owner is responsible for permanent abandonment of a well except when:

well contractor is responsible for well abandonment if abandonment is required because the well contractor improperly locates, constructs, repairs or completes the well

the person who installs, repairs or removes the well pump is responsible for well abandonment if that abandonment is required because of improper well pump installation, repair or removal

the well contractor (or individual) who conducts a test boring is responsible for its abandonment at the time the test boring is completed

All of the above

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