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What are Percs and Deeps?
Sometimes referred to as “Percs and Deeps”, these are two different tests generally done on the same day.
The Perc test is a test of the percolation rate of your soil. A small hole is dug with a post hole digger and water is poured in. The Installer and town Sanitarian monitor the rate of percolation.
They do this by measuring the amount of water in the hole, and during set intervals of 5, 10, or more minutes, they determine how quickly the water is being absorbed into the soil.
The slowest reading determines the official rate. Soil that drains quickly generally receives an “Inch in 5” or “Inch in 10” rating, which just means that 1 inch of water receded in 5 or 10 minutes. So an “Inch in 40” would be a very slow reading and require some fill to be brought in to the site.
Next, a Deep test is performed to learn about the types of soil on your property. We dig through the layers of soil to discover what types of soil make up your property and find where the water table is in your area.
Using an excavator, we then dig an 8-foot hole. A town Sanitarian will then inspect the cross-section of soils to see if there is any soil that would restrict the water in a septic field from draining.
If a water table is high, signs of water will show up in the dig. This is also considered a restrictive layer.
Once the Perc and Deep test is complete, a septic system can be designed to properly fit the property and exact location where the system will be built.
If you want an experienced team that produces quality work to perform your Perc and Deep test, then call Joe Martin of AJM Septic and Excavating today.
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