shallow well

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Refers to a well that does not extend far below the ground surface.

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  • The villagers relied on a shallow well for their daily water supply.
  • Digging a shallow well is often less expensive than a deep one.
  • During the drought, the shallow well quickly ran dry.
  • We found an old, abandoned shallow well in the forest.
  • The water from the shallow well needs to be purified before drinking.
  • Farmers often use a shallow well to irrigate their small plots.
  • Be careful around the uncovered shallow well near the old barn.
  • A shallow well might be more susceptible to contamination from surface runoff.
  • They decided to sink a new shallow well closer to the house.
  • Historical records indicate the presence of several shallow wells in the ancient settlement.