Tube well

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A tube well for irrigating wheat

Borehole of a tube well

Outlet to a temporary reservoir

A tubewell consists of a number of components, and can empty into a reservoir or field

A tube well is a type of water well in which a long, 100–200 millimetres (3.9–7.9 in)-wide, stainless steel tube or pipe is bored underground. The lower end is fitted with a strainer, and a pump lifts water for irrigation. The required depth of the well depends on the depth of the water table.