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*Double ring infiltrometer
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*[[Double ring infiltrometer]]
*Cased borehole ([[percolation test]])
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*[[Percolation test]]
 
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==Planning for testing==
 
==Planning for testing==
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===Background Evaluation===
 
===Background Evaluation===
 
Prior to performing testing and developing a detailed site plan, existing site conditions should be inventoried and mapped including, but not limited to:
 
Prior to performing testing and developing a detailed site plan, existing site conditions should be inventoried and mapped including, but not limited to:
 
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#Surficial geology and underlying stratigraphy;
*Surficial geology and underlying stratigraphy;
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#Watercourses (perennial and intermittent), water bodies, wetlands and floodplains;
*Watercourses (perennial and intermittent), water bodies, wetlands and floodplains;
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#Small headwater drainage features;
*Small headwater drainage features;
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#Topography, slope, and drainage patterns;
*Topography, slope, and drainage patterns;
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#Existing land cover and land use;
*Existing land cover and land use;
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#Natural heritage conservation areas; and
*Natural heritage conservation areas; and
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#Other man-made features or conditions that may impact design such as existing nearby structures (buildings, infrastructure, etc.).
*Other man-made features or conditions that may impact design such as existing nearby structures (buildings, infrastructure, etc.).
      
A sketch plan or preliminary layout plan for the proposed development should be evaluated, including:
 
A sketch plan or preliminary layout plan for the proposed development should be evaluated, including:
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#The preliminary grading plan and areas of cut and fill;
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#The location and water surface elevation of all existing, and location of proposed water supply sources and wells;
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#The location of all existing and proposed on-site wastewater (septic) systems;
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#The location of other features of note such as utility rights-of-way, water and sewer lines, etc.;
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#Existing data from borehole, well and geophysical testing; and
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#Proposed location of development features (buildings, roads, utilities, etc.).
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*The preliminary grading plan and areas of cut and fill;
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*The location and water surface elevation of all existing, and location of proposed water supply sources and wells;
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*The location of all existing and proposed on-site wastewater (septic) systems;
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*The location of other features of note such as utility rights-of-way, water and sewer lines, etc.;
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*Existing data from borehole, well and geophysical testing; and
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*Proposed location of development features (buildings, roads, utilities, etc.).
   
===Sampling===
 
===Sampling===
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[[File:Test_pit.jpg|thumb|Infiltration testing should be carried out at relevant stages down through the profile of a test pit.]]
 
The number of test pits or soil borings varies depending on site conditions and the proposed development plan. General guidelines are as follows:
 
The number of test pits or soil borings varies depending on site conditions and the proposed development plan. General guidelines are as follows:
    
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! Bore hole
 
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*Tests must be conducted within 10 m of the infiltration practice footprint area.  
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* Tests must be conducted within 10 m of the infiltration practice footprint area.  
*Where multiple test are carried out, they should be planned equidistant and mapped accordingly.  
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* Where multiple test are carried out, they should be planned equidistant and mapped accordingly.  
*The recommendations above are guidelines. Additional tests should be conducted if local conditions indicate significant variability in soil types, geology, water table levels, depth and type of bedrock, topography, etc.
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'''The recommendations above are guidelines'''
*Similarly, uniform site conditions may indicate that fewer test pits are required. Excessive testing and disturbance of the site prior to construction is not recommended. <ref>Christopher B. Burke Engineering LLC. (2009). Soil Infiltration Testing Protocol SOIL INFILTRATION TESTING PROTOCOL Purpose of this Protocol Who Should Conduct Testing. Retrieved from https://www.in.gov/ocra/files/Appendix F - Soil Infiltration Testing Protocol.pdf</ref>
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Additional tests should be conducted if local conditions indicate significant variability in soil types, geology, water table levels, depth and type of bedrock, topography, etc. Similarly, uniform site conditions may indicate that fewer test pits are required. Excessive testing and disturbance of the site prior to construction is not recommended.<ref>Christopher B. Burke Engineering LLC. (2009). Soil Infiltration Testing Protocol SOIL INFILTRATION TESTING PROTOCOL Purpose of this Protocol Who Should Conduct Testing. Retrieved from https://www.in.gov/ocra/files/Appendix%20F%20-%20Soil%20Infiltration%20Testing%20Protocol.pdf</ref>
    
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