SEPTIC EXAM UPGRADED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS2025/2026

SEPTIC EXAM UPGRADED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS2025/2026 Setback requirements (Wells and Springs) - correct answers-a min of 50' from septic tank and min 100' from absorption field Setback requirements (Property lines) - correct answers-a min of 10' from septic tanks, min of 5' from absorption fields for property on public water Setback requirements (bodies of water or impoundments) - correct answers-a min of 25' from septic tanks and a min of 50' from absorption fields Setback requirements (streams and tributaries) - correct answers-a min of 25' from septic tanks and a min of 50' from absorption fields Setback requirements (ponded wetlands) - correct answers-a min 50' for absorption fields Setback requirements (buildings with a basement) - correct answers-require septic and absorption fields min of 10' Setback requirements (buildings without a basement) - correct answers-require an absorption field placement a min of 5' from the foundation Setback requirements (drainage ditch) - correct answers-septic tanks must be 15' from drainage ditch absorption fields min of 15' from trash pits and embankments If the water supply line crosses or comes within 10 feet of the absorption field, - correct answers-the water supply line shall be installed at least 12 inches above the top of the aggregate layer of the absorption