Topic 6

Question 1

Types of well

Answer 1

shallow wells and deep wells

Question 1

most common type of well

Answer 1

dug well (shallow well)

Question 2

similar to dug well, but constructud using an auger

Answer 2

Bored well

Question 3

Use of extreme water pressure so as not to affect existing foundations in the vicinity

Answer 3

jetted well

Question 4

Dug with driven point

attached to the pipes

Answer 4

driven well

Question 5

Used for drilling oil

Answer 5

drilled well

Question 6

2 Most Common Sources of Contamination:

Answer 6

Septic tank & Livestock feedlots

Question 7

Locating a well:

Answer 7

• Location must not be less than 100 ft. away from such pollution sources
• Locate on Higher Ground
• the deeper the well the better

Question 8

Water is sucked into a sealed vacuum by use of a piston

Answer 8

Piston pumps

Question 9

2 basic types of pumps

Answer 9

Piston pump and Centrifugal Pumps

Question 10

Water is drawn into the pump & discharged with a centrifugal force

Answer 10

Centrifugal Pumps

Question 11

Used in Overhead Feed System

Answer 11

Gravity Supply Tanks (Overhead Water Tanks)

Question 12

Main components of gravity supply tanks

Answer 12

Supply pipe
Inle
Overflow
Pipe
Drip pan
Gate valves

Question 13

Used in the Air Pressure System

Answer 13

Pneumatic Water Pumps

Question 14

Types of hot water tanks

Answer 14

Range and storage boiler

Question 15

Type