Lucas County, Ohio
The dominant drainage class is Very poorly 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 Lucas County, Ohio.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latty silty clay, till substratum, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 20K | Very poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Granby loamy fine sand | 20K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ottokee fine sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes | 17K | Moderately well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hoytville clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 11K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Udorthents, loamy | 10K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Tedrow fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 10K | Somewhat poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Toledo silty clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 10K | Very poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Mermill loam | 9K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Bixler-Urban land complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 8K | Somewhat poorly drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Colwood loam | 7K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Urban land | 7K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Ottokee-Urban land complex, 0 to 6 percent slopes | 7K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Dixboro-Urban land complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 6K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Fulton silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 5K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Del Rey-Urban land complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 5K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Water | 4K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Lenawee silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 4K | Poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Nappanee loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 4K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Bixler loamy fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 4K | Somewhat poorly drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Lenawee-Urban land complex | 4K | Not rated | Not rated |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 74% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include poor drainage in some areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 81% 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.