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SOIL AND PERC TESTING

Most evaluations start with a deep hole test dug by machine to well below the bottom of the proposed leach field – often 7 to 10 feet deep or greater. Testers are looking for the high … See more

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Well Clearance to Septic System & House

WEBSlope ground away from the wellhead to keep surface contaminates away from well casing. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) makes these …

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How a Septic System Works -- and Common Problems

WEBTo avoid damage to the leach field: Do not drive, park, or store heavy equipment over the leach field (or septic tank) Do not place a deck, patio, pool, or any type of structure over …

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Testing An Existing Well & Septic System

WEBPumping the tank is a key step in a full septic system inspection. A full inspection will cover the septic tank, distribution box, and leach field, as well as the …

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Alternative Septic Systems For Difficult Sites

WEBAerobic treatment system: These systems use an aerobic process to treat the effluent, typically using an multi-chamber concrete tank placed underground. The most …

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Who Should Conduct A Perc Test

WEBDepending on local regulations, soil testers might be licensed septic system designers, soil engineers, or a soil testing company. In some areas, the test must be …

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What Is Minimum Lot Size For Septic System

WEBThe requirement that your septic system must be at least 100 ft. away from any wells (your own or your neighbors) was particularly difficult to meet on small lots. …

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Well Water Quality: How To Keep Your Well Water Safe

WEBIf cleaning solvents, paint thinner, liquid fuels, or motor oil are poured down the drain into the septic system, they are likely to end up, at some level, in the groundwater. Also …

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Treatments for Acidic Well Water

WEBAcidic water is generally not a health problem. Well water generally ranges from a pH of 5 (acidic) to 9 (basic). Water with a pH of below 4 or above 10 can be …

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Septic Systems-What To Ask Before You Buy Land

WEBIn areas without municipal sewage systems, each home must treat its sewage on its own land using an “on-site sewage disposal system,” more commonly called a septic system. …

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Water Wells -- Everything You Need to Know

WEBIn most cases, the deep well water is perfectly safe to drink, but may have nuisance problems such as mineral tastes, hardness, or acidity. Most of these issues can be …

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Building on an Unbuildable Lot

WEBIf the problem is one of lot size, or other zoning regulations, you may be able to apply for a zoning variance. In some cases, if a lot was buildable when it was …

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Whole-house water treatment: How to test and treat well water.

WEBCLICK TO ENLARGE. With a typical water softener, you will need to add salt every 4 to 6 weeks. Newer softeners are more efficient and may need filling every 6 to 12 weeks. A …

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Buying Land -- How to Quickly Evaluate a Building Lot

WEBThe first place to start your investigation is with the seller or seller’s agent. Ask whether the lot is buildable, whether it has a well in place with an adequate flow rate, has any utilities …

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Water Well Basics: Learn Which Well Type is Best For You

WEBIn This Article Aquifers Siting a Well Dug Wells Driven Wells Drilled Wells View all WATER WELL articles. Wells can vary a great deal in depth required, flow rate, …

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Is PEX As Good As Copper Plumbing

WEBSo some plumbers use the more traditional trunk-and-branch piping layout or a hybrid system. Also, the interior of PEX is smaller than equivalent-sized copper, so it is …

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Is Radon Mitigation Worth the Cost

WEBHowever, nearly all homes can be fixed by an experienced radon contractor. Typical costs range from $1,000 to $2,000 for a professional installation. Sub-slab …

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Pricing the Job: Overhead, Markup, and Profit

WEBTo achieve a 20% margin (for overhead and profit), you need to mark up your costs by 25% (see box below). SAMPLE JOB MARKUP. Job Costs $10,000. + 25% Markup 2,500. …

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How Long Will Treated Wood Deck Last

WEBIn fact, the older CCA-treated wood would typically last for decades, even buried in the ground. Tests conducted by the US Forest Products Lab using test stakes in the ground …

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