A test given to soil to determine its suitability for a septic disposal system.
A test to determine soil seepage capacity for properties where a septic tank is in use or being considered.
A test conducted to determine the soils' permeability. This test takes place within undisturbed soils, usually within a couple of feet from the test hole at a depth specified by the engineer. A percolation hole is then dug for this test to take place in. From this test, a percolation rate is determined. For more information, see the Soils Analysis page, or go directly to the percolation testing section
a standardized test procedure to determine a rate that the soil will accept water
A test performed by a professional to determine if land that does not have public/private sewer service can accommodate a standard septic system. Holes are dug in the land and filled with water to determine the rate of percolation. If land does not perc, an alternative septic system is required.
Percolation test is a test conducted by landscapers or gardeners to find the rate at which the water gets absorbed by the soil
An analysis used to calculate the average time that is required for water level to drop 1cm within soil. This test is used to determine whether existing soils are suitable filtering materials for a leaching bed.
a falling-head percolation test as described on page 41 of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's design manual entitled, "On-Site Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems," 1980 edition, and taken at the depth of a proposed absorption system or similar component of an on-site wastewater disposal system. The test determines the rate at which water is absorbed in the soil.
A simple test to check the rate at which water is absorbed by or percolates into and through soil.
Test performed to measure how porous soil is.
A test to determine the ability of the ground to absorb or drain water; used to determine the suitability of the site for construction, particularly for installation of a septic tank system.
A test designed to find the ability of ground to absorb water, and used to learn the suitability of a soil for drainage or for a septic system.
A test given to soil to determine the soil's water seepage capacity, when the use of a septic tank is contemplated.... read full article
A shallow, hand-dug hole saturated with water, performed as a part of a septic design to determine the soils permeability - the rate at which water is absorbed by the soil - which dictates the system size.
A test of the soil to determine if it will absorb and drain water adequately to use a septic system for sewage disposal.
A soil test for drainage.
A soil test used to determine the rate at which water will be absorbed into the ground. Results are used to establish best locations for septic fields on a piece of property and to determine their size. Also called "perc test."
Soil test performed by a soil engineer to determine if the soil on a proposed building lot is capable of handling the discharge from a septic system. The results from this test dictate the best location for septic fields as well as the size of a septic system.
A test performed on soil to determine its ability to absorb liquid for either septic tank or construction purposes.
is a test which determines how fast water seeps through soil. It is required when a septic system is to be used for a property.
A procedure to measure the drainage characteristics of the soil on a lot. Required in the proper design of septic tank drainfields.
A test used to determine the ability of soil to accommodate a septic system.
Tests that a soil engineer performs on earth to determine the feasibility of installing a leech field type sewer system on a lot. A test to determine if the soil on a proposed building lot is capable of absorbing the liquid affluent from a septic system.
Test to check the feasibility of a site for a septic system.
Test which is used to determine how well soil will accommodate a septic system, by judging how well liquid passes through the soil. Commonly referred to as a "perc test".
A hydraulic engineer's test of soil to determine the ability of the ground to absorb and drain water.
A testing of the soil on a property to evaluate if its absorption and drainage capacity will allow installation of a septic system
Typically used for sewage purposes, as in the installation of a septic tank, it is a test of the soil that determines how quickly water will seep through.
A test used to determine if soil would take sufficient water seepage to accommodate a septic system.
A percolation test (from percolation, colloquially called a perc test) is a test to determine the absorption rate of soil for a septic drain field or "leach field". The results of a percolation test are required to properly design a septic system.
