Greene County, New York
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is D (very slow infiltration, high 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 Greene County, New York.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vly-Halcott complex, very steep, very rocky | 45K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Vly-Halcott complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, very rocky | 45K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Lewbeach and Willowemoc channery silt loams, moderately steep, very bouldery | 24K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Elka channery loam, moderately steep, very stony | 19K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Lewbeach and Willowemoc channery silt loams, strongly sloping, very bouldery | 13K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Vly-Halcott complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes, very rocky | 13K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Arnot-Lordstown channery silt loams, 3 to 15 percent slopes, very rocky | 12K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Arnot-Lordstown channery silt loams, rolling, rocky | 9K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Water | 9K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Lewbeach and Willowemoc channery silt loams, 3 to 15 percent slopes, very stony | 8K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Onteora silt loam, rolling, very bouldery | 7K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Fluvaquents-Udifluvents complex, frequently flooded | 7K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Arnot channery silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 7K | Somewhat excessively drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Lewbeach and Willowemoc channery silt loams, 15 to 35 percent slopes, very stony | 6K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Burdett channery silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 6K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Kingsbury and Rhinebeck soils, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 6K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Arnot-Lordstown channery silt loams, 15 to 35 percent slopes, very rocky | 5K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Oquaga-Arnot complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes, very rocky | 5K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Valois-Nassau complex, hilly | 5K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Arnot-Oquaga complex, rolling | 4K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 96% 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 96% 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.