Pitt County, North Carolina
The dominant drainage class is 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 Pitt County, North Carolina.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exum fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 32K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Coxville fine sandy loam | 29K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wagram loamy sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes | 28K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Bibb complex | 25K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rains fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, Atlantic Coast Flatwoods | 23K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Bladen fine sandy loam | 22K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Lenoir loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 19K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Lynchburg fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, Atlantic Coast Flatwoods | 18K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ocilla loamy fine sand, 0 to 4 percent slopes | 18K | Somewhat poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Leaf silt loam | 18K | Poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rains fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, Southern Coastal Plain | 14K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Portsmouth loam | 12K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Norfolk sandy loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes | 12K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Alaga loamy sand, banded substratum, 0 to 6 percent slopes (Alpin) | 12K | Excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Lynchburg fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, Southern Coastal Plain | 12K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Goldsboro sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 11K | Moderately well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Roanoke silt loam | 11K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Byars loam | 10K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Tuckerman fine sandy loam (Yonges) | 9K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pantego loam | 9K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 88% 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 88% 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.