A potential change in the “perc testing” policy in Upper Milford Township may mean more problems and delays for people who want to build homes. Perc testing is the state-required examination of soil ...

A: For a true percolation test, often done during construction or installation of a septic system, a hole approximately 1 foot in width and depth is dug. Once filled with water, if it drains at a rate ...

David Walsh, a local registered environmental health specialist, has opened Septic Design, which specializes in the design and inspection of Title V septic systems. Mr. Walsh is certified, licensed ...

Prepping for our septic perc test before starting construction.

ROBESON – Planners discussed On July 7 the necessity of a percolation test for a septic system in a subdivision that was not currently being developed. Brothers Gerald and Lawrence Yocum came before ...

The health department is accepting applications for soil tests to determine the suitability of lots for septic systems. The soil tests consist of deep test pits and percolation tests. They will be ...

The Charles County Department of Health has begun wet season percolation testing in all areas of the county. The Department’s Environmental Health Division staff conducts perc tests which are needed ...