Kaivo
Kaivo is the Finnish word for a well, a structure that provides access to groundwater for drinking, cooking, and other household uses. Historically, wells were essential in Finnish villages and farms before municipal water supplies became common. There are two main kinds: dug wells, created by excavating a shaft, and drilled wells, created by drilling into the aquifer.
Dug wells are typically lined with stones, bricks, or concrete and may be covered to keep out
Water quality in wells depends on geology, local land use, and potential surface influences. Contamination from
In culture and language, the term kaivo can appear in folklore and literature as a symbol of