FlexiQuiz - WELL CONTRACTORS CERTIFICATION RULES

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

Requirements for valves and casing on artesian wells is

Complete shut off

More than one valve

Pipe cap

None of the above

What must take place when a well is temporarily abandoned

Seal off well

Cap the well

Both A & B

None of the above

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

All wells shall be permanently abandoned when:

Casing has not been installed prior to removing drill equipment

Casing has been removed prior to removing drill equipment

Contractor improperly installs the well

All of the above

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