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What is the minimum depth of water that can be brought to the surface in well point system?

(a) 5m

(b) 2m

(c) 6m

(d) 1m

This question was addressed to me in final exam.

The above asked question is from Well Point System topic in section Drainage and Dewatering of Geotechnical Engineering I

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Right answer is (c) 6m

Easy explanation: The suction pump used in the well point system has a capacity of bringing water to the surface from a minimum depth of about 6m.

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