SOIL EVALUATION
A soil evaluation is used to determine the composition of the soil to see if it is suitable for its intended use. Soil testing is usually required to obtain a building permit. It is also necessary to test the soil before installing or replacing a sewage treatment system. Soil testing provides septic system designers with detailed information on site conditions, soil characteristics and limitations, and risk factors associated with a site and the surrounding area.
A & D Excavating partners with certified soil scientists to perform soil testing. Results are used to determine whether the lot is suitable for an on-lot sewage system, the types of system(s) that may be used, and potential replacement locations.
Soil evaluations are required by the Ohio Board of Health for installing a new or replacement sewage treatment system.
Refer to Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 3701-29-07 for more information.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
![Soil Sample](https://adexcavatingllc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Soil-Sample-3.png)
What do soil scientists do?
Soil scientists analyze the soil on your land to determine what kind of septic system you can install and the best location for the system.
![Soil Sample](https://adexcavatingllc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Soil-Sample-2.png)
What are they testing for?
Soil scientists are trained to describe and map soils. They test for soil depth, permeability and saturation to select and design wastewater treatment systems.
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How are the soil tests performed?
Soil scientists bore holes in the soil and take samples. These samples are tested to determine the suitability of the soil.
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How are results reported?
You will receive a document containing your soil test results as well as a scale map of the potential absorption area.
Click here to view example results for a Site and Soil Evaluation performed for a new Sewage Treatment System.