Erie County, Ohio

Survey Area OH043 Ohio

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 Erie County, Ohio.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Water 15K Not ratedNot rated
Pewamo silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 13K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Bennington silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 10K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Kibbie fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 8K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Del Rey silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 7K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Elnora loamy fine sand, 0 to 4 percent slopes 6K Moderately well drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Colwood loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 4K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Milford silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 4K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Udorthents, loamy, 0 to 6 percent slopes 4K Not limitedNot limited
Toledo silty clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes 4K Very poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Allis clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 4K Poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Hornell silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 4K Somewhat poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Mermill silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 3K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Jimtown loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 3K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Haskins loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 3K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Bixler loamy fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 3K Somewhat poorly drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Oshtemo loamy sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes 3K Well drainedANot limitedVery limited
Tuscola fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 3K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Millgrove loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 3K Very poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Orrville silt loam, bedrock substratum, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 2K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 79% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 82% 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.

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