The Stormy Issue of Percolation Testing

Great blog Buzz!!! Its down right scary dealing with government where commonsense is main factor missing!!!

Hello Buzz - when back up issues seem to clog septic system discussions, finding a clear solution can help create better flow in a real estate transaction.

My only experience in percolation testing is my search for a better brew.  

Going by the book is a good thing, although most of what is written in the books these days are not necessary or doesn't really make practical sense, haha.

Good morning Buzz,

There is no accounting for the "no-common sense" that is so prevalent in dealing with our government regulations and line of thinking. Great entry  into the March challenge.

Good morning, Buzz... scary words "I'm here from the government and I'm here to help you." Does government interference ever make anything easier or simpler? 

So they are making you re-do perc tests because they might have different soil a few years later? Did the standards change? Hmmmmm. We pay around $150-200 for a perc test, so is this simply a money maker?

This is an excellent post with great information. Thanks for sharing it. 

Have a super fantastic week! Bill Salvatore with AEP

Like building codes, those old perc tests may be appropriate going forward, but to find issues over older regulations does not seem fair.

Buzz Mackintosh - the new regulations haven't even been tested and they are going to dig up holes in previously approved building lots prior to 2019 now considered worthless??? Does that mean it deprives homeowners and anyone else the right to hire their own attorneys as they debunk their own previously written rules and regulations? What is their goal, to back off the newly created task force from the FCBA?

So now their problems being understaffed becomes your problem? Increasing the amount of time it once took for septic repairs from three weeks to several months is absurd! Their solution isn't really a solution afterall but it does reveal a lot about pure beauracy without a sound stragetic plan or any compensation to lot owners. Even worse leaving everyone else hanging on a cliff by their fingernails without any explanation as to why or how this date has been set?

I expect a lot of TBC....

Thank you for fully completing three entries for the March to a Solution|ActiveRain March 2023 Challenge. This one was a rude awakening and a good reason to get involved with the Associations to protect people's property rights and taxes. 

We had similar issues with backlogs getting permits due to the C-19 shutdown and restrictions.  The same issues apply to the court system and the backlog still exists today. Budget cuts, retirements, work furloughs, etc.  What a mess. 

Thank goodness there are advocates working together to resolve the issue and preserve homeowner rights.

Thank you for your third entry and full participation in the March to a Solution challenge. 

During my 40 years as a Realtor, I mostly sold non-rural properties.  I do remember having a few sales that required percolation tests.  Fortunately, there were no issues.

CONGRATULATIONS Buzz, on having this blog FEATURED in the Old Farts Club group!  

Hi Buzz- I have to agree with Dorie Dillard Austin TX Where is the common sense in the people who are supposed to be using it?!  Thank goodness for the hard working advocates such as yourself. 

Thank you very much, Buzz, for sharing your efforts to improve the local regulations and service.