Andrews County, Texas
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 Andrews County, Texas.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalmar-Penwell association, undulating | 350K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Triomas and Wickett soils, gently undulating | 273K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Faskin and Douro fine sandy loams, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 153K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Kimbrough loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 58K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ratliff loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 51K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Blakeney and Conger soils, gently undulating | 28K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Kimbrough-Slaughter complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 12K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ima loamy fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 10K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Stegall and Slaughter clay loams, 0-1 % slopes | 6K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Krade fine sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes | 5K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Not limited |
| Triomas loamy fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 5K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Dune land | 4K | Well drained | A | Not rated | Not rated |
| Water, salt lakes | 2K | D | Not rated | Not rated | |
| Lipan clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently ponded | 2K | Poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Bippus clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded | 1K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Somewhat limited |
| Potter gravelly loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes | 1K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| Pits, caliche | 351 | D | Not rated | Not rated |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
Most soils are generally favorable for residential construction. Standard foundations are usually viable, though site-specific evaluation is always recommended.
Septic Systems
Most soils are reasonably suitable for conventional septic systems, though site-specific conditions always matter. Get a perc test to confirm.
Gardening & Agriculture
Drainage is generally favorable for gardening. Adding compost and mulch will improve fertility and water retention. Test your soil's pH before planting — most vegetables prefer 6.0-7.0.