Percolation test definition

Percolation test means a subsurface soil test at the depth of a proposed absorption system or similar component of an OWTS to determine the water absorption capability of the soil, the results of which are normally expressed as the rate at which one inch of water is absorbed. The rate is expressed in minutes per inch.

Percolation test means a method of testing water absorption of the soil. The test is conducted with clean water and test results can be used to establish the dispersal system design.

Percolation test means a falling water level procedure used to determine the ability of soils to absorb primary treated wastewater. (See Appendix B.)

Examples of Percolation test in a sentence

• Percolation test holes shall be 4 to 12 inches in diameter and to the same depth as the proposed absorption trenches (not to exceed 36 inches in depth).

• Percolation test results in the effluent disposal area shall not be less than one inch per 60 minutes (60 MPI) for conventional leaching trenches.

• Percolation test results in the effluent disposal area shall not be faster than one minute per inch (1 MPI) or slower than one hundred twenty minutes per inch (120 MPI).

• A percolation test should then be carried out to assess the further suitability of the proposed area.1.34 Percolation test method – A hole 300mm square should be excavated to a depth 300mm below the proposed invert level of the effluent distribution pipe.

• Percolation test procedures shall be established by policy of the Health Officer.

More Definitions of Percolation test

Percolation test means the method used to measure the percolation rate of water into soil as described in the Manual for On-Site Sewage Management Systems.

Percolation test means the determination of the suitability of an area for subsurface wastewater effluent disposal by a standardized test of the rate at which the undisturbed soil in an excavated pit or hole of standard size will absorb liquid per unit of surface area.

Percolation test means the method used to measure the permeability of the soil by measuring the percolation rate as described in these rules. This is sometimes referred to as a "perc test".

Percolation test means a subsurface soil test at the depth of a proposed absorption system or similar component of an OWTS to determine the water absorption capability of the soil, the

Percolation test means the method used to measure the percolation rate of water into soil as described in Appendix A.

Percolation test means a method of testing the water absorption ability of the soil. The test is conducted with clean water and test results are used to establish a percolation rate and facilitate the dispersal system sizing and design.

Percolation test means a standardized water test used to determine the rate of water absorption by soil.