Ionia County, Michigan

Survey Area MI067 Michigan

The dominant drainage class is Well 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 Ionia County, Michigan.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Capac loam, 0 to 4 percent slopes 36K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Parkhill loam, non dense till subsoil, 0 to 2 percent slopes 25K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Celina loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 13K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Carlisle muck, 0 to 2 percent slopes 11K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Marlette loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 9K Moderately well drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Celina loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, moderately eroded 9K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Wawasee loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, moderately eroded 9K Well drainedCNot limitedVery limited
Sebewa loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 8K Poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
McBride sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, moderately eroded 7K Well drainedCNot limitedVery limited
Water 6K Not ratedNot rated
Tekenink-Elmdale loamy sands, 2 to 6 percent slopes 6K Well drainedBNot limitedVery limited
Cohoctah-Sloan loams 5K Poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Wawasee loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, moderately eroded 4K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Tekenink-Spinks loamy sands, 6 to 12 percent slopes 4K Well drainedBNot limitedSomewhat limited
Wawasee loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 4K Well drainedCNot limitedVery limited
McBride sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 4K Well drainedCNot limitedVery limited
Miami clay loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, severely eroded 4K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Conover loam, 0 to 4 percent slopes 3K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Morley loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, moderately eroded 3K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Celina loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 3K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 56% 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 94% 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.

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