Percolation Tests

Soutwick Sewer and Drain

Weather and season permitting, a percolation test is required to determine what type of sewage system will be allowed. The test will indicate if water is able to move through the soil.  The more water is able to move through a field, the smaller the seepage field that is required. 

If the soil is too dense, then the percolation test will fail and a septic system will not be able to be installed.  In this case a lagoon would be installed. 

Brad doing a percolation test.

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