Artesian wells are so named because the operation ot boring is practiced to reach the water, and i-'this practice was carried on anciently with great success, in the province of Artois ...

The French have been experimenting in boring for water—artesian wells—in some of the oases, and their efforts have been crowned with success. The Moniteur Algerien gives an interesting account ...

It begins with the water source, which can be lakes, rivers, or wells, and details the treatment process that includes chemical addition, sedimentation, and filtration to remove impurities.