Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 444 - Sanitation
SEWAGE DISPOSAL
Individual Sewage Disposal Systems
Section 444.7962 - Determination of appropriate percolation test procedure
Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 444.7962
Current through September 16, 2024
In conducting a percolation test, the following flow chart must be used to determine which test procedure to follow:
| 1) | Fill the percolation hole with water to a depth of at least 12 inches over the aggregate. Determine the time needed for the water to seep away completely. | |||||||||
| 2) | Fill the percolation hole with water again to a depth of at least 12 inches over the aggregate. Determine if the water seeps away in 10 minutes or less. | |||||||||
| 3a) | If water is left in the percolation hole after 10 minutes, proceed with the PRESOAKING PROCEDURE, followed by the SLOW PERCOLATION TEST PROCEDURE. | 3b) | If the water has completely seeped away after 10 minutes, proceed with the FAST PERCOLATION TEST PROCEDURE. | |||||||
Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R129-98, eff. 3-25-99
NRS 439.200, 444.650
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