Cattaraugus County, New York
The dominant drainage class is and the dominant hydrologic group is . 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 Cattaraugus County, New York.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volusia channery silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 25K | ||||
| Volusia channery silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes | 25K | ||||
| Mardin channery silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes | 20K | ||||
| Napoli silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes | 19K | ||||
| Napoli silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 19K | ||||
| Mardin channery silt loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes | 18K | ||||
| Yorkshire channery silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes | 18K | ||||
| Valois-Volusia-Mardin complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes | 17K | ||||
| Kinzua channery silt loam, 25 to 35 percent slopes | 16K | ||||
| Water | 15K | ||||
| Rayne channery silt loam, 25 to 35 percent slopes | 14K | ||||
| Yorkshire channery silt loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes | 13K | ||||
| Ischua channery silt loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes | 13K | ||||
| Ischua channery silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes | 13K | ||||
| Buchanan silt loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes | 11K | ||||
| Valois gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 11K | ||||
| Carrollton channery silt loam, 25 to 35 percent slopes | 11K | ||||
| Ischua channery silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 10K | ||||
| Portville silty clay loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes | 10K | ||||
| Ischua channery silt loam, 25 to 35 percent slopes | 10K |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
Most soils are generally favorable for residential construction. Standard foundations are usually viable, though site-specific evaluation is always recommended.
Septic Systems
Most soils are reasonably suitable for conventional septic systems, though site-specific conditions always matter. Get a perc test to confirm.
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.