How is water controlled in an artesian well?

This article describes the construction of artesian water wells. We describe types of artesian wells, how water flow from the artesian well is controlled, special artesian well parts like the well spool, and we discuss special problems for artesian wells and the property aroudn them when there is a leak in the well casing.

How big is the drain line for an artesian well?

The receiving flow drain line must be at least 2x the diameter of the storage tank discharge tube.

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What are the risks of leaking an artesian well?

The risk is that under changing condtions in the aquifer and inside the artesian well, water can flow backwards from the lake or stream, forming a cross connection and back-contaminating the aquifer. Leaks in the well casing are a problem because of the risk of leaks of surface contaminants into the well.

What makes an artesian well defy gravity?

Artesian well with lion’s face. An artesian well is a pumpless water source that uses pipes to allow underground water that is under pressure to rise to the surface. This type of well seems to defy gravity because the pressure that builds up between layers of rock gets relieved when the water finds a path to the open air.

What do you need to know about an artesian well?

(Definition for reference, An artesian well is a water well that doesn’t require a pump to bring water to the surface; this occurs when there is enough pressure in the aquifer. However a well that doesn’t have a high enough pressure to reach the surface is typically called a drilled well or bedrock well.

The receiving flow drain line must be at least 2x the diameter of the storage tank discharge tube.