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Percolation TestSteps:Planning StepsSite Visit1. Dig a hole 12 inches deep by 6 inches in diameter.2. Fill hole with water and let stand until all the waterhas drained into the ground.3. Refill the empty hole with water again. Measure thedepth of water with a ruler.4. Check the depth of water with a ruler every hour for4 hours.5. Calculate how many inches of water drained perhour.~1 inch of water draining per hour is good
Percolation TestPlanning StepsSite Visit12 34 st nd rd th HourRulerWater should be completelydrained within 24 hours.
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