Is a soil evaluation the same as having a “perk” test performed?
No. A soil evaluation is a more extensive measure that involves the identification of varying soil horizon depths, soil texture, and seasonal water tables. A “perk” test, short for percolation test, uses water to determine the percolation rate in a soil. They are very time consuming and difficult to perform with consistency. What do I need to do to have a soil evaluation performed? To have a soil evaluation performed, you will need to complete the following items: • Prepare a boundary drawing of the property. The drawing must include property lines, easements and any neighboring wells or sewage systems within 150 feet of the proposed well or sewage system. An aerial photo of the property lines can substitute for the boundary drawing. These can be accessed and printed through the MapWashtenaw tool. • Submit a complete soil evaluation application to: Washtenaw County Environmental Health 705 N. Zeeb Rd., P.O. Box 8645 Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8645 (734) 222-3800 The application must include:
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