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Incrustation of the tubewell pipes may lead to _________________

(a) reduced discharge from the tubewell

(b) excessive discharge of sand with water

(c) discharge of highly alkaline water

(d) increased pumping rate

The question was asked in semester exam.

Asked question is from Tube Well-2 in section Ground Water for Irrigation through Wells and Tubewells of Irrigation Engineering

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Right option is (a) reduced discharge from the tubewell

The explanation: The deposition of alkali salts on the inside walls of the pipe is called incrustation. It reduces the effective diameter of the well pipe and hence reduces the discharge of the tubewell. It cannot be completely eliminated.

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