Indiana Geology Glossary - Search Results

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high-capacity well: Typically a large-diameter (8 inches or more) well capable of producing more than 70 gallons per minute.
well: Borehole drilled to produce water for consumption or to monitor water quality.
well casing: Plastic or metal pipe used above the water-producing zone of a well to keep the well shaft open and to prevent entry of sediment or contaminants.
well screen: Slotted pipe installed in the water-producing zone of a sand and gravel well to allow water to enter the well while keeping sediment out.
wellhead protection area: Zone around a public water supply wellfield identified by geologic and hydraulic factors that is managed to prevent contamination of the water supply.