Warren County, New York
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). 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 Warren County, New York.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bice very bouldery fine sandy loam, sloping | 93K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Bice very bouldery fine sandy loam, steep | 71K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hermon very bouldery fine sandy loam, steep | 48K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Water | 41K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Bice-Woodstock very bouldery fine sandy loams, steep | 33K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hermon-Lyman-Rock outcrop complex, steep | 32K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Marlow very bouldery fine sandy loam, steep | 32K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Woodstock-Rock outcrop complex, steep | 32K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Marlow very bouldery fine sandy loam, sloping | 16K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hermon very bouldery fine sandy loam, sloping | 14K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Lyman-Rock outcrop complex, steep | 13K | Somewhat excessively drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Bice-Woodstock very bouldery fine sandy loams, sloping | 12K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Lyme very stony fine sandy loam, nearly level | 12K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hinckley-Plainfield complex, sloping | 11K | Excessively drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Hinckley cobbly sandy loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 11K | Excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Hinckley-Plainfield complex, steep | 9K | Excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Oakville loamy fine sand, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Stowe very bouldery fine sandy loam, sloping | 7K | Well drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hinckley cobbly sandy loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes | 7K | Excessively drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Oakville loamy fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 59% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes, poor drainage in some areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 71% 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.