Tulare County, Western Part, California
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C (slow infiltration, moderate runoff). 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 Tulare County, Western Part, California.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nord fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 88K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Somewhat limited |
| Colpien loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 85K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Exeter loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 66K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Akers-Akers, saline-Sodic, complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 58K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Somewhat limited |
| Hanford sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 51K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Flamen loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 41K | Moderately well drained | B | Very limited | Somewhat limited |
| Calgro-Calgro, saline-Sodic, complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 37K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Crosscreek-Kai association, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 36K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Tagus loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 35K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Quonal-Lewis association, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 24K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Gareck-Garces association, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 24K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Nahrub silt loam, overwashed, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 24K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Somewhat limited |
| Grangeville sandy loam, drained, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 23K | Somewhat poorly drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Gambogy-Biggriz, saline-Sodic, association, drained, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 21K | Poorly drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Gambogy loam, drained, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 21K | Poorly drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Biggriz-Biggriz, saline-Sodic, complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 17K | Somewhat poorly drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| San Joaquin loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 15K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Yettem sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 13K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Atesh-Jerryslu association, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 10K | Moderately well drained | B | Very limited | Somewhat limited |
| Kimberlina fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes MLRA 17 | 8K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Somewhat limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 100% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 67% 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.