Will Clean Fill make a lot perc test passable?

[JetsFanatic]

I have been offered a free 1 acre lot in PA

But the lot fails the perc test

Taxes are about $250 a year
add assoc fees are $1000 a year

The is mostly level, but very rocky.
The person has owned the land for 20 years
and it was percable back then.

It is now failing. He said if I had a couple of
years and added clean fill. the lot would become
percable again.

Any info, help, or websites would be great help.

Thanks

 

[sourceninja]

It would depend on why it fails I suppose. However, wiki says If land fails a perc test, it does not mean that a suitable septic system cannot be installed. If the perc test fails, a homeowner would need to consult an engineer who specializes in designing septic systems and septic drain fields. The engineer would be able to design a system whereby the surrounding soil would be made to be able to absorb the necessary amount of waste water.

 

[lightpants]

Where is it in pa?
Build a sand mound and you are all set!

 

[JetsFanatic]

Originally posted by: lightpants
Where is it in pa?
Build a sand mound and you are all set!

poconos

 

[Squisher]

yes

If they can put a golf course in Saudi Arabia, then they can bring in enough fill to make it percable.

 

[Analog]

perhaps not, if the DNR says its wetlands or something, you're screwed. I would check with the local drain commissioner or agency that grants septic permits to see if it is viable.