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what does "perk" mean and what are the potential problems if a land fails a perk test, as relate to building a house on this land. thanks.

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spitfire1118th May, 2005

Usually, "perk" is short for "percolation." It is a test designed to test how fast or slow water will seep into the group for septic tank function.
adeolajide18th May, 2005

thank you for your response, does that mean if a land fails a perk test, it can not be used to build a residential property.
adeolajide18th May, 2005

thanks
adeolajide18th May, 2005

appreciate all the advise guys, thanks