Chapter 3 Virtual Lab: Well Inspection

Instructions

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Inspect the Well

A faucet and well casing next to each other with trimmed grass around them.
A man measuring the height of the well casing. It is 20 inches tall.
A picture showing where the faucet and well casing enter the ground. There are some indents in the dirt near this area.

Measure distances of the well and possible sources of contamination


Two men measure the distance between the well and the nearest public road. The distane is 60 feet.

Well and nearest public road


Two men measure the distance between the well and the nearest public road. The distane is 66 feet.

Well and nearest public road


Two men measure the distance between the well and another well. The distane is 79 feet.

Well and another well


Two men measure the distance between the well and the property boundary. The distane is 48 feet.

Well and property boundaries


Two men measure the distance between the well and the house. The distane is 78 feet.

Well and fixed property (house)


Optional collect a water sample


A person wearing disposable gloves uses an alcohol pad to sanitize the faucet.
Sanitize the faucet or outlet


A person letting the water run and preparing to collect a water sample.

Let water source run for 5 minutes before collecting sample

Chapter 3 Virtual Lab: Drinking Water Flow Chart

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