Greene County, Alabama

Survey Area AL063• Alabama

The dominant drainage class is Moderately well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C (slow infiltration, moderate runoff). The most common soil order is Ultisols — strongly weathered soils with clay-enriched subsoils, common in warm humid climates. This report summarizes the major soil map units across the survey area to help you understand what to expect when buying, building, or gardening in Greene County, Alabama. Search your address to find the exact soil composition, drainage, and series details at your specific location.

Soil Map Unit	Acres	Drainage	Hydro Group	Dwellings	Septic
Shubuta-Magnolia-Falaya association, hilly	62K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Falaya fine sandy loam	23K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Leaf silt loam	22K	Poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Water	19K			Not rated	Not rated
Leaf-Angie association	16K	Poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Marietta and Leeper soils	13K	Moderately well drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Myatt fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	13K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Savannah fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	11K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Leeper clay	10K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Cahaba fine sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes	9K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Angie fine sandy loam, terrace, 0 to 2 percent slopes	9K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Sumter silty clay, 3 to 5 percent slopes, eroded	8K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Trinity clay	8K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Shubuta-Boswell complex, 8 to 12 percent slopes, eroded	8K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Lakeland fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	7K	Excessively drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Ochlockonee fine sandy loam	7K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Savannah fine sandy loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes	6K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Oktibbeha soils, 3 to 5 percent slopes, eroded	6K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Ruston fine sandy loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Ruston fine sandy loam, terrace, 0 to 5 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited

Soil Orders in This Area

The USDA classifies every soil into one of 12 soil orders. Here are the dominant orders found in this survey area.

Ultisols

Strongly weathered clay soils of the Southeast. Acidic and naturally low in nutrients. Clay subsoil can slow drainage.

Alfisols

Moderately weathered forest soils with clay-enriched subsoil. Productive for agriculture, generally good for building and septic.

Inceptisols

Young but developing soils found in mountains and river terraces. Variable properties — check drainage and bedrock depth.

Entisols

Young soils with little development — found on floodplains, dunes, and steep slopes. Properties vary widely by setting.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 87% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include steep slopes, poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 90% of soils are rated "very limited" for septic absorption fields. Despite good drainage overall, limitations may stem from shallow bedrock, steep slopes, or seasonal conditions. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.

Gardening & Agriculture

Drainage is generally favorable for gardening. Adding compost and mulch will improve fertility and water retention. Test your soil's pH before planting — most vegetables prefer 6.0-7.0.