Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berks-Weikert association, steep | 65K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hazleton-Dekalb association, steep | 59K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Buchanan channery loam, 8 to 25 percent slopes, rubbly | 25K | Moderately well drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Laidig extremely stony loam, 8 to 30 percent slopes | 23K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Berks channery silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes | 23K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hazleton-Dekalb complex, 8 to 25 percent slopes, rubbly | 22K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Berks-Weikert channery silt loams, 15 to 25 percent slopes | 21K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rubble land | 20K | Well drained | Very limited | Very limited | |
| Atkins silt loam | 12K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Edom-Weikert complex, 15 to 25 percent slopes | 11K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Water | 10K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Meckesville very stony silt loam, 8 to 25 percent slopes | 10K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Andover extremely stony loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes | 9K | Poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Edom-Weikert complex, 8 to 15 percent slopes | 9K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Weikert channery silt loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes | 9K | Somewhat excessively drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Calvin shaly silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Brinkerton silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 8K | Poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Morrison very stony sandy loam, 8 to 25 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Berks channery silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Clymer very stony loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 92% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes, poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 92% 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.