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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

LAKEVILLE -- Town officials residents and developers sounded off last night about the possibility of relaxing Lakeville's percolation test regulations. Percolation tests determine the rate at which ...

Dear Groundwater Drinkers of Sherborn: On April 4, the Sherborn Board of Health will be holding a public hearing to receive input on a proposal to change the local percolation rate (perc rate) from 20 ...

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 ...