Perc Tests and Septic Engineering
A DEC inspector requires digging a 10-foot test hole on-site to check soil layers and percolation speed. This determines system parameters.
Property Setback Rules
Septic tanks must clear water wells by 100 feet and keep offsets from property lines to preserve water table safety.
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Discuss Your Plan With Shane & StormiePlanning Checklist
- ✓ Excavate test hole target zone
- ✓ Hire DEC certified design engineer
- ✓ Verify septic well 100-foot offset
- ✓ Obtain borough health approval stamps