Clinton County, Pennsylvania
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 Clinton County, Pennsylvania.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazleton-Laidig complex, 25 to 50 percent slopes, extremely stony | 108K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hazleton channery sandy loam, 25 to 80 percent slopes, rubbly | 55K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hazleton-Clymer channery loams, 8 to 25 percent slopes, extremely stony | 55K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cookport channery loam, 8 to 25 percent slopes, extremely stony | 35K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Clymer channery loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes, extremely stony | 29K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Cookport channery loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes, extremely stony | 28K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ungers-Meckesville complex, 25 to 50 percent slopes, extremely stony | 22K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Clymer-Cookport channery loams, 0 to 8 percent slopes, extremely stony | 19K | Moderately well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Berks-Weikert complex, 25 to 60 percent slopes | 10K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Buchanan channery loam, 8 to 25 percent slopes, extremely stony | 10K | Moderately well drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hagerstown silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 9K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Rubble land | 8K | Excessively drained | Very limited | Very limited | |
| Hazleton channery sandy loam, 8 to 25 percent slopes, extremely stony | 8K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wharton-Cookport complex, 0 to 8 percent slopes, very stony | 7K | Moderately well drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Laidig gravelly loam, 8 to 25 percent slopes, extremely stony | 6K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Hazleton-Clymer channery loams, 0 to 8 percent slopes, extremely stony | 6K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Buchanan-Andover gravelly loams, 8 to 15 percent slopes | 6K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Water | 6K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Berks-Weikert complex, 15 to 25 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Clymer-Hazleton sandy loams, 0 to 8 percent slopes, extremely stony | 6K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 85% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 89% 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.