day 4.5- water wells Flashcards
1
Q
Who regulates private wells in Tx?
A
NO ONE.
Up to owner to keep up with it
2
Q
Casing of a well
A
tubular structure that is placed
in the drilled well to maintain the well opening. PVC or steel
3
Q
Submersibile Turbine pump
A
They push water up through a pipe installed in the well instead of pulling it with suction.
provides preasure and flow
4
Q
preasure tank
A
filled with air to apply preasure when collecting water
5
Q
artesan well
A
well that flows naturally because of the change in preasure
6
Q
what does a water tower provide? (2)
A
preasure and water
7
Q
how many feet make 1 psi
A
2.31 ft
8
Q
what is a flow meter for
A
to measure amount of water used
