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How to dig a well
Contributed by: Simpson
  • 1. What is the first step in digging a well?
A) Consulting a dowser
B) Digging the hole
C) Installing the pump
D) Planning and research
  • 2. What is the primary goal of a well?
A) Bury treasure
B) Create a swimming pool
C) Store rainwater
D) Access groundwater
  • 3. What geological formation is ideal for a well?
A) Desert
B) Volcano
C) Fault line
D) Aquifer
  • 4. What is the purpose of well casing?
A) Prevent collapse
B) Hide the well
C) Attract water
D) Heat the water
  • 5. What is a common material used for well casing?
A) Aluminum foil
B) Cardboard
C) Bubble wrap
D) PVC pipe
  • 6. Why is it important to seal around the well casing?
A) Increase water pressure
B) Prevent contamination
C) Make it look pretty
D) Attract animals
  • 7. What type of pump is commonly used in shallow wells?
A) Brain pump
B) Bicycle pump
C) Sump pump
D) Jet pump
  • 8. What type of pump is needed for deep wells?
A) Knee pump
B) Air pump
C) Hand pump
D) Submersible pump
  • 9. What is a well screen?
A) Decoration
B) Filters water
C) A mosquito net
D) A TV screen
  • 10. What is the purpose of a pitless adapter?
A) Keeps water warm
B) Connects pump to plumbing below frost line
C) Makes digging easier
D) Adds flavor to the water
  • 11. Why is permitting often required before digging a well?
A) Prevent people from showering
B) Generate revenue for the government
C) Protect groundwater resources
D) Make it harder to get water
  • 12. What is a common sign of groundwater contamination?
A) Unusual taste or odor
B) Increased water pressure
C) Water appears clear
D) Bubbles in the water
  • 13. How deep should a well generally be?
A) As deep as you can dig
B) As shallow as possible
C) Exactly 10 feet
D) Below the water table
  • 14. What is the water table?
A) A table made of water
B) A specific type of aquifer
C) Upper level of groundwater
D) The bottom of the ocean
  • 15. What safety equipment is essential when digging a well?
A) Hard hat and safety glasses
B) A tuxedo
C) Flip-flops and sunglasses
D) Bathing suit and sunscreen
  • 16. What is a potential danger of digging a well?
A) Cave-ins
B) Attracting birds
C) Finding gold
D) Sudden rainfall
  • 17. What is well development?
A) Naming the well
B) Teaching the well to swim
C) Decorating the well
D) Removing sediment from well
  • 18. What is a good way to locate an aquifer?
A) Random digging
B) Using a magic wand
C) Geological surveys
D) Asking your neighbor
  • 19. What is the purpose of gravel packing around the well screen?
A) Make the well stronger
B) Attract fish
C) Filter sediment
D) Increase water temperature
  • 20. How often should well water be tested?
A) Regularly, at least annually
B) Never
C) Only if it tastes bad
D) Only when it rains
  • 21. What contaminants can be found in well water?
A) Chocolate and vanilla
B) Gold and diamonds
C) Unicorns and rainbows
D) Bacteria and chemicals
  • 22. What is a backflow preventer?
A) Adds pressure to the water
B) Changes the water's color
C) Makes water flow backwards
D) Prevents water from flowing back into the well
  • 23. What is the minimum distance a well should be from a septic system?
A) Right next to it
B) It doesn't matter
C) 5 feet
D) 50-100 feet
  • 24. What is the purpose of well chlorination?
A) Make the water sparkly
B) Disinfect the water
C) Attract more water
D) Make the water taste better
  • 25. What's a good method to manually dig a well?
A) Post hole digger or auger
B) Fork
C) Spoon
D) By hand
  • 26. Which factor has least impact on well water quality?
A) Proximity to septic tank
B) Nearby agriculture
C) Underground geological conditions
D) Color of the pump
  • 27. Why should you keep a well log?
A) To impress your friends
B) For maintenance and future reference
C) For no real reason
D) Because it's the law
  • 28. What does 'drawdown' refer to in well terminology?
A) The taste of the water
B) The color of the well
C) Lowering of water level during pumping
D) Raising the water level
  • 29. What's the most important thing to consider when choosing a well location?
A) How pretty the view is
B) Water availability and quality
C) What the neighbors think
D) How close it is to your house
  • 30. What is the primary risk of abandoning a well improperly?
A) Increased property value
B) Attracting squirrels
C) Nothing, it's fine
D) Groundwater contamination
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