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The document is a form used by the Municipality of Anchorage's Development Services Department for recording the results of a percolation test conducted as part of the On-Site Water and Wastewater Program. It includes sections for details such as the date performed, legal description, slope, site plan, depth measurements, groundwater encounter information, and certification by the individual who performed the test.

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Can I do a percolation test myself?

To perform a DIY soil drainage perk test, gather a shovel for digging, a ruler or tape measure for accurate measurements, a watch, smartphone, or timer to track drainage time, and a straight edge like a board or stick to help measure water levels. Youll also need a water source to fill the test hole.

Who pays for a perc test?

Just as a buyer would pay for a survey, an appraisal, or any other assessment on the property, this cost would typically be paid by the buyer because they need to determine whether the soil is suitable for their intended use.

Who completes a percolation test?

Theyre almost always an approved professional: Municipalities can have different professionals approved for perc tests, but just about all of them will accept results from a licensed soil tester. The only exception would be if your county, town, or village requires that a government official complete the test.

Why would a property fail a perc test?

If youre too close to sea level, the perc can fail. If the soil is resistant to drainage, it can fail. But they have septic tanks that go on top of the ground, then get covered with dirt to form a berm. Theyre not attractive, but it beats having to start over on a new piece of property.

Why is a perc test so expensive?

Property Size The size of your property will often be the biggest cost factor when it comes time to do a perc test. Testing often involves taking data from multiple points across your property to see how the land drains as a whole, and each additional testing site you need will add to your total.

What time of year is best to do perc test?

Perc tests are best conducted during the driest part of the year, typically late summer or early winter, when the water table is at its lowest.

What are the requirements for a perc test?

Perc tests involve digging holes into the soil and filling them with water to see how much time it takes for the water to drain into the surrounding soil. The holes are 6 to 12 inches wide and 2 or 3 feet deepthe size of the absorption trenches that will be in the drain field.

What is the average cost for a perc test?

A perc test costs around $1,300 on average, and most tests cost somewhere between $750 and $1,900. You could pay as little as $300 for a single hand-dug hole perc test or as much as $3,000 for machine-dug holes on a large, 1-acre property.

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