Nait 4Th Period Priv Water (Intro)

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The space between a borehole and well casing

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Annulus

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An underground water bearing strata that does not give up its water is

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Aquiclude

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An underground water bearing strata capable of yielding a supply of water is

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Aquifer

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Two types of casing material

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Steel and PVC

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The amount of influence a well has on its aquifer is a

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Cone of depression

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Drawdown is the distance in feet or metres

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That water in a well lowers when the well is being pumped

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A lift check valve placed on the end of a drop pipe when a jet or suction pump is installed is a

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Foot valve

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What product is placed between the borehole and casing to create a seal

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Grout

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The method by which water moves downward into the earth is

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Percolation

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What is the corrosion resistant fitting installed below frost level on a well casing

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Pitless adapter

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Recovery rate refers to

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The rate at which water flows into a well from its aquifer

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What is attached to a pitless adapter to permit the drop pipe or pump to be removed

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Snare pipe

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The theoretical lift of a pump is

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34ft

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The practical lift of a pump is

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25ft

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A shallow well is considered to be up to a depth of

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25ft

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A deep well is considered to be at a depth of more than

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24ft

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The process by which a well driller cleans material out of an aquifer to allow it to supply clean water is called

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Well development

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The condition that accumulated air or gas in a pipe that stops or restricts water flow is

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Airlocked

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Air volume controls come in two styles

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Float

Diaphragm

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Material included in a water supply that is toxic or capable of causing disease is

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Contamination

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To more closely match a pump to the amount of water available to a well in a discharge line, you can install

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Flow control fitting

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What must be installed on both sides of a diaphragm pump

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Check valve

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Centrifugal pumps have ______ which increase the psi by _____ psi each

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Stages

9psi

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A device that centres a pump drop pipe in a well is

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Torque arrestor

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The condition of a pressure tank when it loses its air charge and is filled with water is

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Waterlogged

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Daily peak water consumption should be sized for how long a period

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2 hour

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How long of a water supply should be available if a dwelling has a sprinkler system

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10min of stored water

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What is the daily average water consumption for people

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60 usg/day/person

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Hogs use how much water on average per day

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3 - 30 usg/day/hog

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The ROT for sizing fire sprinkler installations is to have

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3/4in for one sprinkler and 1in for two sprinklers

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What % of water is underground

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95%

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A cistern must have a separate ________ ______ connected to allow the tank to operate under atmospheric pressure conditions

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Vent pipe

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The primary concern with using a dugout for drinking water is

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Bacteria

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How far below the surface of a lake should the intake be placed

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25 to 30 ft

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The two most common wells in Alberta are made by

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Cable tool or percussion 40%

Rotary drill 60%

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Driven wells utilize a

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Sandpoint

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Wells are generally sorted as to their type by

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Their intended use