Well and Septic testing may be required for many different reasons. The most common reasons for testing a well and/or septic system are:

What is a septic system adequacy test (SAT) and why is it performed? The purpose of an SAT is to determine whether a drainfield can continually absorb the daily introduction of wastewater from a residence. Obviously, if a drainfield cannot absorb wastewater at an adequate rate, eventually it will backup into the residence or overflow onto the yard creating a health hazard. If more information is needed on septic systems, please visit our Description of a Typical Septic System page. 

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What is a well adequacy test (WAT) and why is performed? Typically, the purpose of a WAT is to determine whether a well is able to meet the production requirements established by the State of Alaska and/or the Municipality of Anchorage for the residence served. In some cases it will be necessary to meet even more demanding flow requirements in order to satisfy the lending institution, particularly the Federal Housing Authority (FHA).

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