
Wet Season Percolation Testing
The Anne Arundel County Department of Health conducts evaluations and perc testing during the wet season of each year.
The Anne Arundel County Department of Health conducts evaluations and perc testing during the wet season of each year.
The Anne Arundel County Department of Health, Bureau of Environmental Health, typically begins its annual wet season site evaluations and percolation tests in early February and the tests run through the end of April. Start and End Dates will vary from year to year and is set based on data from a network of monitoring wells to determine groundwater levels. The highest water table is usually experienced during the months of February, March and April.
Wet season testing is arranged on a first-come, first-served basis.
To apply for percolation tests, contact the Anne Arundel County Permit Center, 2664 Riva Road, Annapolis, or call the Bureau of Environmental Health at 410-222-7193. You may apply online or download copies of the application.
Visit the Health Department's Wet Season Percolation Testing page for more information.