Definition of "Percolation test"

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Determines the ability of soil to absorb and draw down water. A percolation test is essential to determine the location of a drainage field for waste disposal.

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Darrell Gresham Darrell Gresham said:

What is a RCO?

Apr 05, 2018  15:10:28

 
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Hey Darrell!

Hmmm, we're not sure. RCO can be an acronym for a bunch of things.
Regional Coordinating Organization, Residential Communities Office... can you put it in a sentence? :) 

Apr 05, 2018  15:27:50
 
 
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