St. Clair County, Illinois

Survey Area IL163 Illinois

The dominant drainage class is Somewhat poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C/D (varies with drainage). 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 St. Clair County, Illinois.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Wakeland silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded 32K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Herrick silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 15K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Cowden-Piasa silt loams, 0 to 2 percent slopes 13K Poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Bunkum-Coulterville silty clay loams, 5 to 10 percent slopes, severely eroded 12K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Marine silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 12K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Homen silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes 12K Moderately well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Winfield silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes 11K Moderately well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Marine silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes 10K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Urban land 10K Not ratedNot rated
Water 10K Not ratedNot rated
Coulterville-Grantfork silty clay loams, 5 to 10 percent slopes, severely eroded 9K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Menfro silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes 9K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Menfro silt loam, 5 to 10 percent slopes, eroded 8K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Edwardsville silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 8K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Coulterville-Darmstadt silt loams, 2 to 5 percent slopes, eroded 8K Somewhat poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Petrolia silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded, long duration 7K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Bunkum-Atlas silty clay loams, 10 to 18 percent slopes, severely eroded 7K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Oconee-Darmstadt-Coulterville silt loams, 0 to 2 percent slopes 7K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Ruma-Ursa silty clay loams, 18 to 35 percent slopes, severely eroded 6K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Shaffton-Fluvents-Urban land complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 6K Somewhat poorly drainedVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 71% 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 82% of soils are rated "very limited" for septic absorption fields. Poorly drained soils can't absorb septic effluent effectively. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.

Gardening & Agriculture

Many soils hold water for extended periods. Raised beds are highly recommended to improve drainage for vegetables. Well-adapted native plants and water-loving species will do best in natural conditions.

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