York County, South Carolina

Survey Area SC091 South Carolina

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 York County, South Carolina.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Cecil sandy clay loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, moderately eroded 62K Well drainedBNot limitedSomewhat limited
Wynott-Wilkes complex, 15 to 25 percent slopes, moderately eroded 49K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Chewacla loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded 31K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Cecil sandy clay loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes, moderately eroded 27K Well drainedBNot limitedSomewhat limited
Urban Land-Cecil complex, 2 to 10 percent slopes, moderately eroded 17K Not limitedVery limited
Pacolet sandy clay loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes, moderately eroded 17K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Wynott-Winnsboro complex, 6 to 10 percent slopes, moderately eroded 15K Well drainedDSomewhat limitedVery limited
Georgeville-Badin complex, 15 to 25 percent slopes, moderately eroded 14K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Cecil clay loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes, severely eroded 14K Well drainedBNot limitedSomewhat limited
Pacolet sandy clay loam, 10 to 15 percent slopes, moderately eroded 14K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Cecil clay loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, severely eroded 13K Well drainedBNot limitedSomewhat limited
Hard Labor sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 13K Moderately well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Brewback fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 13K Somewhat poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Georgeville silty clay loam, 2-6 percent slopes, moderately eroded 13K Well drainedBNot limitedSomewhat limited
Georgeville silty clay loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes, moderately eroded 11K Well drainedBNot limitedSomewhat limited
Water 10K Not ratedNot rated
Mecklenburg-Wynott complex, 2 to 6 percent slopes, moderately eroded 9K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Hard Labor sandy loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes 9K Moderately well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Pacolet clay loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes, severely eroded 8K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Wynott-Winnsboro complex, 2 to 6 percent slopes, moderately eroded 8K Well drainedDSomewhat limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 36% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 55% 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.

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