Summit County, Ohio

Survey Area OH153• Ohio

The dominant drainage class is Moderately well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is D (very slow infiltration, high runoff). 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 Summit 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
Canfield silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	18K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Mahoning silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	12K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Chili-Urban land complex, undulating	12K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Ellsworth silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	11K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Canfield-Urban land complex, 2 to 6 percent slopes	11K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Chili loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	11K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Rittman silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	10K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Sebring silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	6K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Carlisle muck	6K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Ellsworth silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded	6K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Wooster silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	5K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Water	5K			Not rated	Not rated
Udorthents, sanitary landfill	5K			Not rated	Not rated
Chili gravelly loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, moderately eroded	5K	Well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Wooster silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, moderately eroded	5K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Wadsworth silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	5K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Cardinal-Mentor silt loams, 25 to 75 percent slopes	4K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Urban land	4K			Not rated	Not rated
Chili silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Mahoning silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	4K	Somewhat poorly drained	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.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 69% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include steep slopes, poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 90% 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.