“Perc” Percolation Tests

“Perc” Percolation Tests

A perc test or percolation test is designed to determine if your site is suitable for a septic system. It measures the ability of the soil to absorb water or other liquids. The local health department uses this test to determine what is required for a successful, and environmentally sound system.

The test is generally simply digging a ten-twelve foot deep hole with an excavator, and seeing what the drain rate is for the soil and the soil composition. The health department calculates the size of the system based on the percolation rate and the number of bedrooms in the home. The more bedrooms you have, and the slower the perc rate, the larger the system requirements. Commercial systems are sized using the perc rate and estimates the number of gallons of water used daily.

In the event that your site is not suitable for a standard septic system we can discuss other options with you. Call us or the health department to answer and further questions.

Testimonials

We have been working with KG&T for the last 7 months on a sewer issue. They are a great company. They are on time and knowledgeable and get the job done!
Karen

Had 3/4+ size rock delivered. 1 truck load, great price, paid over the phone. I called & 2 hrs same day they delivered. Quick service! Perfect size rock, it is packing well in the rectangled area I dug out for under an RV shelter where I will live full time in my 5th. Already looking great with plenty more rock to finish, might be extra for small path & outside my trailer door.

Northern Star Homestead

Highly recommend this company. They came out to my house to complete a complex sewer pipe repair. They were very knowledgeable and got the job done right. We will use them again.

Sandpoint Pack'nShip
I have an off-grid property outside of Bonners Ferry and have used KG&T for a number of projects. The most recent was to bury two cisterns and run 700 feet of water line to gravity feed water to the home I am building. I couldn’t believe how much they accomplished in two days of work. They were knowledgeable, courteous, and very efficient. I highly recommend them.
Bill
Started using this business for portable toilets at construction sites. Would highly recommend. All of our employees and subs say that their portable toilets are very nice and clean. Thank you KG&T Septic!
Lunsford Construction NW