Wet Weather Groundwater Testing Guidelines

1. Wet Weather Groundwater (WWGW) tests must be conducted by a qualified septic system design professional. An inspection request must be made by the qualified septic system design professional.
   
2. If the closing date falls on a weekend or Monday holiday, the last day to conduct the WWGW test is the previous Friday.
   
3. A complete application with payment must be submitted no later than 12:00 p.m. two business days prior to the test day.

   Example: The test day is Friday. The complete application and payment must be received by 12:00 p.m. Wednesday.

   A complete application includes a location map, a site map indicating where to enter the property and the area being tested, and gate codes if applicable.

4. An inspection request must be received no later than 10:00 a.m. the business day before the test day. You may call 565-1694 to request the inspection.

   Example: The test day is Friday.The inspection request must be received by 10:00 a.m. Thursday.

5. The qualified septic design professional may cancel a groundwater inspection by calling 565-1694 before 9 a.m. the day of the test. Leave a voice mail message if you can not get through.
   
6. The address must be posted at the site entrance. Please advise us if there are dogs or other hazards that staff should be aware of.
   
7. A property which is located within 2,500 feet of a dividing line between groundwater determination zones is considered to be in either of the zones. This determination can be made by PRMD Well & Septic staff.