Is a soil evaluation the same as having a "perk" test performed?

No. A soil evaluation is a more extensive measure that involves the identification of varying soil horizon depths, soil texture, and seasonal water tables. A "perk" test, short for percolation test, uses water to determine the percolation rate in a soil. They are very time consuming and difficult to perform with consistency.

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1. Why do I need a soil evaluation?
2. Is a soil evaluation the same as having a "perk" test performed?
3. What do I need to do to have a soil evaluation performed?
4. How is the soil evaluation scheduled?
5. How is the soil evaluation performed, and what is the Sanitarian looking for during the evaluation?
6. Who determines the location for the test holes / sewage system?
7. Who needs to be present at the soil evaluation?
8. How long will a soil evaluation take?
9. What is a soil approval area?
10. How long is a soil evaluation valid?
11. What happens after the soil evaluation is completed?