Why Would a Rise in the Water Table Be a Potential

question 42

Multiple Choice

Why would a rise in the water table be a potential danger to a homeowner?

• A) It costs much more to drill a well when the water table is close to the land surface.
• B) Most homes are buoyant,so they may break free of their foundations and float away.
• C) If the water table rises above the level of a home's basement,water could seep through the foundation and cause a flood.
• D) Household well pumps do not work very well when the water table rises.

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