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Notes on septic system design and testing.

Published January 15, 2025 ET
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Septic system design

1. Percolation Test (Perc Test)

Dig a hole, pour some water in it, and measure how long it takes for the water to soak into the ground [3]

2. Design the septic system based on results of the testing

Drainage field location/design is directly based on the results of the perc test [1, 2]

References

  1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udBaGyzJyU8
  2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Septic_drain_field
  3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percolation_test