Flowing artesian well definition

Flowing artesian well means an artesian well in which the pressure is sufficient to cause the water to rise above the land surface.
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Flowing artesian well means a well in which the water from the confined aquifer rises above the finished ground surface.
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Flowing artesian well means a well that intersects groundwater with a piezometric elevation above the top of the well casing. If the well is left uncapped, groundwater will flow freely from the well at a rate dependent on the elevation of the piezometric surface and the physical properties of the aquifer.
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More Definitions of Flowing artesian well

Flowing artesian well means a well in which water rises above the surface of the ground, either continuously or intermittently. The term "flowing artesian test hole" has a corresponding meaning. (« puits jaillissant »)
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  • Gas well means a well producing gas or natural gas from a common source of gas supply as determined by the commission.

  • Deep well means a well located and constructed in such a manner that there is a continuous layer of low permeability soil or rock at least 5 feet thick located at least 25 feet below the normal ground surface and above the aquifer from which water is to be drawn.

  • Water well means an excavation that is drilled, cored, bored, augered, washed, driven, dug, jetted, or otherwise constructed for the purpose of exploring for groundwater, monitoring groundwater, utilizing the geothermal properties of the ground, or extracting water from or injecting water into the aquifer. “Water well” does not include an open ditch or drain tiles or an excavation made for obtaining or prospecting for oil, natural gas, minerals, or products mined or quarried.

  • Injection well means a well into which fluids are injected. (See also "underground injection.")

  • Shallow well means a well located and constructed in such a manner that there is not a continuous layer of low permeability soil or rock (or equivalent retarding mechanism acceptable to the department) at least 5 feet thick, the top of which is located at least 25 feet below the normal ground surface and above the aquifer from which water is to be drawn.