Section Env-Wq 1006.04 - Number of Test Pits(a) For each lot in a subdivision where ledge is encountered at less than 4 feet, the applicant shall dig test pits to satisfy the requirements of (c), below. The number of test pits shall be determined by a permitted designer, but in no event shall less than 2 test pits be dug.(b) For ISDS, the applicant shall dig at least one test pit at each proposed effluent disposal site.(c) For ISDS where ledge is encountered at less than 4 feet, the applicant shall dig a test pit at opposite corners of the disposal area and 35 feet down-slope of the system. If either of the down-slope test pits is less than 3 feet to ledge, then probes shall be required at a 45 degree angle from the bed corners or as required to prove receiving layer requirements.(d) All holes dug to test the soil, except for holes dug to determine a wetland boundary in accordance with Env-Wq 1014.03, shall be considered test pits.N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1006.04
(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Wq 1000) #9086, eff 2-9-08
Amended by Volume XXXVI Number 41, Filed October 13, 2016, Proposed by #11184, Effective 10/1/2016, Expires 10/1/2026.