11.   Test the soil with your finger before watering.

12.   The U.S. Geological Survey has had to stop testing the soil at hundreds of toxic waste sites that are potential threats to community water systems and rivers.

13.   Pre-construction activities, including testing the soil for hazardous materials and items of archaeological value, will begin Wednesday, said Genevieve Erny, a commission spokeswoman.

14.   Chicken raisers must test soil and keep records after Oklahoma passed tighter environmental regulations for the industry.

15.   Experts have tested the soil in the area but have not released their findings.

16.   Magistrate N. Arulsaharam fixed the date after perusing a report by the Criminal Investigation Department on the initial findings of a forensic team that tested the soil last month.

17.   The company that tested the soil and recommended the kind of foundation said the mat foundation was cheaper.