Abstract: A well capping apparatus for capping a generally vertically positioned well pipe includes a body that provides an upper surface and side wall portions as well as a lower surface portion that includes a downwardly facing socket that generally conforms to the upper end portion of the well pipe at the well head and protectively covers it. The body includes an annular portion that encircles the upper end portion of the well pipe and preferably contacting the outer cylindrically shaped surface of the upper end portion of the well pipe. A central cavity is provided within the body having a water conveying function through the body. A pair of larger diameter apertures are provided on the body, each communicating with the central cavity at spaced apart positions on the body. A plurality of smaller diameter apertures are on the body, each communicating with the central cavity.