Fulton County, New York
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C (slow infiltration, moderate runoff). 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 Fulton County, New York.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water | 24K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Becket-Tunbridge complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, rocky, very bouldery | 12K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Tunbridge-Lyman complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, very rocky, very bouldery | 12K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Becket-Tunbridge-Skerry complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes, rocky, very bouldery | 12K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Potsdam-Tunbridge complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, rocky, very bouldery | 10K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Broadalbin fine sandy loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes | 10K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Mosherville loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 8K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Metacomet fine sandy loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 8K | Moderately well drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Skerry-Becket complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes, very bouldery | 8K | Moderately well drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Windsor loamy sand, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 7K | Excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Henniker fine sandy loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Lansing loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Henniker fine sandy loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Woodbridge loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 6K | Moderately well drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Sun loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 6K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Skerry-Adirondack complex, 0 to 8 percent slopes, very bouldery | 6K | Moderately well drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Endoaquolls and Hapludolls, 0 to 3 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 5K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Becket-Tunbridge complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes, rocky, very bouldery | 5K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Crary-Potsdam complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes, very bouldery | 5K | Well drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Lansing loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes | 4K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 69% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes, poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 79% 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
Well-drained soils on sloped terrain — good for most plants but watch for erosion. Terracing, contour planting, and mulching help retain moisture and topsoil. Drip irrigation is more effective than sprinklers on slopes.