White County, Indiana
The dominant drainage class is Poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B/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 White County, Indiana.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilford fine sandy loam, outwash plain, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 38K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wolcott clay loam | 34K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rensselaer clay loam | 28K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Maumee loamy fine sand, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 20K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Conover loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 16K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Seafield fine sandy loam | 15K | Somewhat poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rensselaer loam, sandy substratum | 13K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Morocco fine sand | 13K | Somewhat poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Martinsville silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 12K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Very limited |
| Pella silty clay loam | 12K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Chelsea fine sand, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 11K | Excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Whitaker silt loam | 9K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Darroch silt loam | 8K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Brems loamy fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 8K | Moderately well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Oakville fine sand, wet substratum, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Martinsville silt loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes, eroded | 6K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Very limited |
| Aubbeenaubbee fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 5K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Elliott silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 4K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Chelsea fine sand, 6 to 12 percent slopes | 4K | Excessively drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Alvin fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 4K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 83% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include poor drainage in some areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 100% 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.