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In the case of a water table well, the piezometric surface

Solution

Concept

Piezometric surface of a water table well

Step-by-step solution

1. In an unconfined aquifer the piezometric surface is the water table.

Explanation

It coincides with the water level in the well.

Why the other options are wrong

Above ground level applies to artesian wells.

Shortcut

Unconfined: water table.

Correct answer: C) coincides with the water level in the well

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