Montgomery County, New York
The dominant drainage class is Somewhat 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 Montgomery County, New York.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darien silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 26K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Burdett channery silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 19K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Appleton silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 14K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Lansing silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes | 12K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Lansing and Mohawk soils, 25 to 60 percent slopes | 11K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Lansing silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 9K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Ilion silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 9K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Fluvaquents, loamy | 8K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Madalin silty clay loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 8K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ilion silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 7K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Farmington-Rock outcrop association, moderately steep | 6K | Very limited | Very limited | ||
| Churchville silty clay loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 6K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wassaic silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 6K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cut and fill land | 5K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Burdett channery silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes | 5K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Palatine silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 5K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Arnot-Angola channery silt loams, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 5K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Angola silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 5K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Lansing silt loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes | 5K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Fonda mucky silty clay loam | 4K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 84% 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 87% 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.