1504.3 Determination of Maximum Absorption

Capacity. The irrigation field and mulch basin size shall be based on the maximum absorption capacity of the soil and determined using Table 1504.2. For soils not listed in Table 1504.2, the maximum absorption capacity for the proposed site shall be determined by percolation tests or another method acceptable to the Authority Having Jurisdiction. A gray water system shall not be permitted, where the percolation test shows the absorption capacity of the soil is unable to accommodate the maximum discharge of the proposed gray water irrigation system. Exceptions: (1) The Enforcing Agency may waive the requirement for iden-

tification of groundwater level and/or soil absorption qual- ities based on knowledge of local conditions. (2) Irrigation fields in compliance with Section 1504.5 which

only utilize drip type emitters are exempt from percola- tion tests.