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406.2 Ground Water, Bedrock or Slowly Permeable Soils

Private Sewage Disposal Code 2009 > 4 Site Evaluation and Requirements > 406 Site Requirements > 406.2 Ground Water, Bedrock or Slowly Permeable Soils
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There shall be a minimum of 3 feet (914 mm) of soil between the bottom of the soil absorption system and high ground water or bedrock. Soil with a percolation rate of 60 minutes per 1 inch (25 mm) or faster shall exist for the depth of the proposed soil absorption system and at least 3 feet (914 mm) below the proposed bottom of the soil absorption system. There shall be 56 inches (1422 mm) of suitable soil from original grade for a conventional soil absorption system.

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