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When a well is drilled and the drill is removed, all that is left is a hole in the earth/rock. If left that way, the hole could partially or completely collapse. To avoid this, a casing is inserted into the well hole. Usually this is a metal pipe, but it does not have to be made of metal. In the past, stones or bricks were laid by hand to fulfill this purpose. In some cases, a plastic pipe is sufficient.

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