{"id":1276,"date":"2019-07-15T13:51:16","date_gmt":"2019-07-15T13:51:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.puitsbernier.ca\/en\/?page_id=1276"},"modified":"2026-07-15T14:05:01","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T14:05:01","slug":"percolation-test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.puitsbernier.ca\/en\/arterian-wells\/percolation-test\/","title":{"rendered":"Percolation test"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An Essential Step Before Installing a Septic System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before building a home or installing an <strong>onsite wastewater treatment system<\/strong>, a <strong>percolation test<\/strong> is an essential first step. Also known as a <strong>site and soil evaluation<\/strong> or <strong>soil permeability test<\/strong>, this assessment is required to design a septic system that complies with local regulations and is suited to your property&#8217;s soil conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Is a Percolation Test Important?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>percolation test<\/strong> evaluates the physical characteristics of your property, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Soil permeability and drainage capacity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soil composition and structure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natural site conditions and constraints<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The most suitable location for a septic system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This information is essential for selecting the <strong>best septic system<\/strong> for your property while ensuring compliance with municipal and provincial regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A properly completed evaluation also helps determine the optimal location for your septic system, maximizing its efficiency, longevity, and environmental performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does a Percolation Test Involve?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although testing methods may vary from one company to another, the objective remains the same: to determine whether your property is suitable for an onsite wastewater treatment system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A typical <strong>percolation test<\/strong> includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An evaluation of the different soil layers found on the property<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A site survey that considers natural and regulatory constraints, such as nearby wells, watercourses, buildings, property lines, and setbacks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A soil permeability test to measure how quickly water infiltrates the ground<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the testing is complete, you will receive a detailed report. In most cases, this report is required by your municipality before issuing a building or septic system permit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Valuable Report for Your Project<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your <strong>percolation test report<\/strong> generally includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A complete analysis of the site&#8217;s characteristics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soil test results<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recommendations for the most appropriate septic system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engineering plans and specifications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The recommended location of the septic system components<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All onsite wastewater treatment systems must comply with the applicable environmental regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Than Just a Septic System Assessment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>percolation test<\/strong> is also an important planning tool for other projects on your property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At <strong>Puits Bernier<\/strong>, we use the information provided in the report to help determine the optimal location for an <strong>artesian well<\/strong> or a <strong>geothermal system<\/strong>, ensuring that all required setback distances from septic systems, neighbouring wells, and adjacent properties are respected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preparing for Your Site Visit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To help ensure an efficient site evaluation, please have the following documents available when the technician arrives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your property survey (certificate of location)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or your cadastral or site plan showing the property boundaries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These documents allow for a more accurate assessment and facilitate the planning process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking for a Percolation Test?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While <strong>Puits Bernier<\/strong> does not perform <strong>percolation tests<\/strong>, we work closely with trusted professionals who specialize in this service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We would be happy to recommend a qualified company and answer any questions you may have regarding your future <strong>artesian well<\/strong>, <strong>geothermal system<\/strong>, or overall site development project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.puitsbernier.ca\/en\/contact-us\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"12\">Contact our team today to learn more or to receive a trusted referral.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"435\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2047\" src=\"http:\/\/www.puitsbernier.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/test-de-percolation.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An Essential Step Before Installing a Septic System Before building a home or installing an onsite wastewater treatment system, a percolation test is an essential first step. Also known as a site and soil evaluation or soil permeability test, this assessment is required to design a septic system that complies with local regulations and is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":6,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1276","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.puitsbernier.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1276","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.puitsbernier.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.puitsbernier.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.puitsbernier.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.puitsbernier.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1276"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"http:\/\/www.puitsbernier.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1276\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1412,"href":"http:\/\/www.puitsbernier.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1276\/revisions\/1412"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.puitsbernier.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.puitsbernier.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1276"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}