Greene County, Georgia
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). 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, Georgia.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil gravelly sandy loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes, moderately eroded | 45K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Cecil gravelly sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, moderately eroded | 38K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Chewacla silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 19K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cataula-Cecil complex, 6 to 15 percent slopes, moderately eroded | 18K | Moderately well drained | D | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Lloyd gravelly loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes, moderately eroded | 15K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Lloyd gravelly loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, moderately eroded | 15K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Pacolet sandy loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes, moderately eroded | 14K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hard Labor-Appling complex, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 12K | Moderately well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Water | 12K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Pacolet sandy loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes, moderately eroded | 8K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Helena loamy sand, 6 to 10 percent slopes | 7K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Mecklenburg-Crawfordville complex, 6 to 15 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Helena loamy coarse sand, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 6K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cecil-Cataula complex, 10 to 25 percent slopes, severely eroded | 5K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pacolet-Cataula complex, 6 to 15 percent slopes, moderately eroded | 5K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Chewacla and Congaree soils, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 5K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hard Labor-Appling complex, 6 to 10 percent slopes | 4K | Moderately well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Wickham sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, rarely flooded | 3K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Somewhat limited |
| Lloyd gravelly loam, 15 to 30 percent slopes, moderately eroded | 2K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Sedgefield-Crawfordville complex, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 2K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 26% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.
Septic Systems
About 42% of soils have significant septic limitations, while others are more suitable. A perc test is essential — conditions vary across the area.
Gardening & Agriculture
Well-drained soils on sloped terrain — good for most plants but watch for erosion. Terracing, contour planting, and mulching help retain moisture and topsoil. Drip irrigation is more effective than sprinklers on slopes.