Sandusky County, Ohio

Survey Area OH143• Ohio

The dominant drainage class is Very poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C/D (varies with drainage). The most common soil order is Alfisols — moderately leached forest soils with a clay-enriched subsoil. 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 Sandusky County, Ohio. Search your address to find the exact soil composition, drainage, and series details at your specific location.

Soil Map Unit	Acres	Drainage	Hydro Group	Dwellings	Septic
Hoytville clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	39K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Toledo silty clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes	21K	Very poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Kibbie fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	20K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Lenawee silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	18K	Poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Hoytville silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	17K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Haskins sandy loam, 1 to 4 percent slopes	13K	Somewhat poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Millsdale silty clay loam	12K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Del Rey silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	12K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Nappanee silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes	11K	Somewhat poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Mermill loam	8K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Dixboro-Kibbie complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes	8K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Spinks fine sand, 2 to 6 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Dunbridge sandy loam, 1 to 4 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Glenford silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	7K	Moderately well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Rimer loamy fine sand, 1 to 4 percent slopes	6K	Somewhat poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Fulton silty clay loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes	6K	Somewhat poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Water	6K			Not rated	Not rated
Castalia very stony loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Colwood fine sandy loam	6K	Very poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Tedrow-Dixboro complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes	5K	Somewhat poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited

Soil Orders in This Area

The USDA classifies every soil into one of 12 soil orders. Here are the dominant orders found in this survey area.

Alfisols

Moderately weathered forest soils with clay-enriched subsoil. Productive for agriculture, generally good for building and septic.

Entisols

Young soils with little development — found on floodplains, dunes, and steep slopes. Properties vary widely by setting.

Inceptisols

Young but developing soils found in mountains and river terraces. Variable properties — check drainage and bedrock depth.

Mollisols

Fertile grassland soils with thick, dark topsoil. Among the best for agriculture, building, and gardening.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 91% 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 97% 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.