Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 3 Exam Practice

Which of the following actions would NOT be a corrective step for well contamination discovered during a bacteriological analysis?

1. Ensuring that the well cap is properly sealed.

2. Checking the absorption bed to ensure proper elevation.

3. Securing any screening associated with well vent pipes.

4. Inspecting loose equipment connections.

5. Sealing cracks around the wellhead area.

6. Replacing old well parts causing contamination.

The correct answer is: Checking the absorption bed to ensure proper elevation.

The action that would not be considered a corrective step for well contamination discovered during a bacteriological analysis is checking the absorption bed to ensure proper elevation. This option primarily relates to the design and installation of a septic system, rather than directly addressing contamination in the well water itself. When addressing well contamination, the focus is on ensuring that potential pathways for contaminants to enter the well are sealed, and that the well infrastructure is secure and functioning correctly. Proper sealing of the well cap, securing the well vent pipes, inspecting equipment connections, sealing cracks, and replacing old parts are all actions aimed at directly addressing and preventing contamination issues. In contrast, the elevation of the absorption bed is more relevant to managing how waste is treated and dispersed in the context of a septic system, and while it is important for overall environmental health, it does not specifically rectify problems found within the water quality of an existing well.