A “perc test” is a measure of soil’s ability to allow water to flow through it.  Perk is short for “percolation” and is sometimes spelled “perk”.  Before installing a septic system, a perc test is performed to determine the rate at which the soil where the drain field will be installed can absorb water.  This [...]

Before you can be issued a permit for a septic system on your property, a percolation test (perc test) is usually required by local regulations to determine the suitability of your property for a septic system. A perc test measures the rate at which the soil absorbs water which is critical for proper operation of [...]

If you own a piece of property that has a septic system on it and you are planning to build a home and hook up to the existing septic system, you should do some homework before you begin construction.  In fact, it would be wise to do some checking before you even design the new [...]