Washington County Area, Maine

Survey Area ME617 Maine

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 Washington County Area, Maine.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Water 190K Not ratedNot rated
Lamoine-Buxton-Scantic complex, 0 to 15 percent slopes 99K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Scantic-Biddeford complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes 57K Poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Brayton-Colonel association, 0 to 8 percent slopes, very stony 50K Poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Bucksport and Wonsqueak mucks, 0 to 2 percent slopes 42K Very poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Lyman-Tunbridge-Abram complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes, rocky 38K Somewhat excessively drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Peru-Colonel complex, 0 to 8 percent slopes, very stony 34K Moderately well drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Naskeag-Rawsonville-Hogback complex, 0 to 8 percent slopes, very stony 29K Well drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Naskeag-Tunbridge-Lyman complex, 0 to 8 percent slopes, rocky 27K Poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Peru-Tunbridge-Colonel complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes, very stony 26K Moderately well drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Hogback-Rawsonville-Abram complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes, very stony 25K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Lamoine-Scantic-Colonel complex, 0 to 8 percent slopes, very stony 24K Somewhat poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Lamoine-Tunbridge-Scantic complex, 0 to 8 percent slopes, very stony 23K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Wonsqueak and Bucksport mucks, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded 22K Very poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Lamoine-Rawsonville-Scantic complex, 0 to 8 percent slopes, very stony 20K Somewhat poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Hermon-Monadnock-Skerry complex, 0 to 15 percent slopes, very bouldery 19K Somewhat excessively drainedANot limitedVery limited
Peru-Marlow association, 3 to 15 percent slopes, very stony 17K Moderately well drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Skerry-Colonel association, 0 to 8 percent slopes, very stony 17K Moderately well drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Skerry-Colonel-Tunbridge complex, 0 to 15 percent slopes, very stony 17K Moderately well drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Sebago and Moosabec soils 16K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 73% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 76% 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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