Scioto County, Ohio
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 Scioto County, Ohio.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelocta-Brownsville association, very steep | 115K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Shelocta-Wharton-Latham association, steep | 71K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Shelocta-Brownsville association, steep | 20K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Latham-Gilpin association, hilly | 17K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Shelocta-Steinsburg association, very steep | 13K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Omulga silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 12K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Nolin silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 12K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Shelocta silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 11K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Berks channery silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes | 9K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Coolville-Rarden silt loams, 8 to 15 percent slopes | 8K | Moderately well drained | D | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Wharton silt loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes | 7K | Moderately well drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Skidmore silt loam, occasionally flooded | 7K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Latham silt loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes | 6K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Omulga silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes | 5K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Tilsit-Coolville association, undulating | 5K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Monongahela silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes, eroded | 4K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Water | 4K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Steinsburg-Shelocta association, very steep | 4K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Latham-Brownsville-Shelocta association, steep | 4K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Shelocta silt loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes | 4K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 93% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include steep slopes, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 98% 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.