Southern Indiana Perc Test, Water Survey

[mikebol]

Hey gang!

I'm looking at buying piece of property just south of Trafalgar and looking for a company who can provide a Perc test for a residential septic system. I've ask the real estate agent this same question but thought this group might have some personal experience and recommendations.

If possible, I'd like some kind of guidance for a well if possible. I've seen the old timers witch for water successfully many times and was looking for something like that but perhaps a bit more scientific maybe.

Mike

 

[Tactically Fat]

Call any plumbing company and ask if they do septics. If they say yes, ask for a recommendation for someone to do a perc test. Actually, the Johnson County Health Department may be able to help.

I did find this on the JoCo website. http://co.johnson.in.us/health/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Septic-Soil-Scientists.pdf

Septic System Forms ? Johnson County Health Department Franklin Indiana

This may help with your well drilling: https://www.in.gov/dnr/water/4611.htm

This, too: https://www.in.gov/dnr/water/2457.htm

 

[Mark-DuCo]

I know of several if you were farther south. The health department will definitely have a list of people that do it. My test last year cost $750 just to give you an idea of what it will cost.

 

[GTM]

If possible, I'd like some kind of guidance for a well if possible. I've seen the old timers witch for water successfully many times and was looking for something like that but perhaps a bit more scientific maybe.

Mike

As far as the well goes, use science. Wells #1 and #2 were "witched" and didn't last long. Well #3 was "scienced" and it is good and strong. I learned an expensive lesson. I can also tell you who NOT to use.

 

[PGRChaplain]

Most Excavators do Septic Tanks/Leach Field, they should do the Perc Test as well. Probably will require a Engineered Drawing of the System when you install.

 

[mikebol]

Awesome, thank you all!

 

[Old Dog]

Don't believe perk tests are allowable to be used any longer. Indiana started requiring site evaluation and system design by soil types several years ago. Requires a registered soil scientist. See section 56 of the following State Reg https://www.in.gov/isdh/files/410_IAC_6-8_3.pdf.

 

[mikebol]

Old Dog, you're correct in that Soil Scientist perform the "test" but they still call it or refer to it as a Perc test. I've spoken to a few of them now (thanks to you folks) and they do this type of test and submit it to the county health department.

Mike

 

[mikebol]

As far as the well goes, use science. Wells #1 and #2 were "witched" and didn't last long. Well #3 was "scienced" and it is good and strong. I learned an expensive lesson. I can also tell you who NOT to use.

GTM, could you share (here or PM) who you used for a "scienced" well? I need to learn more about this new approach too if you have any info.

Mike

 

[CampingJosh]

GTM, could you share (here or PM) who you used for a "scienced" well? I need to learn more about this new approach too if you have any info.

Mike

There's pretty good information about what the ground water is going to be in Indiana.

https://www.in.gov/dnr/water/4302.htm