Utah County, Utah - Central Part
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is D (very slow infiltration, high runoff). 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 Utah County, Utah - Central Part.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water | 97K | D | Not rated | Not rated | |
| Bingham gravelly loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 9K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Very limited |
| Sunset loam | 6K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Chipman silty clay loam | 5K | Poorly drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pleasant Grove stony loam, 10 to 25 percent slopes, eroded | 4K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| McBeth silt loam | 4K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Timpanogos loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 4K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| Urban land | 4K | D | Not rated | Not rated | |
| Kirkham silty clay loam | 4K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Benjamin silty clay | 4K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Rock land | 4K | D | Not rated | Not rated | |
| Taylorsville silty clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 4K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Mixed alluvial land | 4K | Poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Bingham loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 4K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Very limited |
| Holdaway silt loam | 3K | Poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Lakewin gravelly fine sandy loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes | 3K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Parleys loam, 0 to 4 percent slopes | 3K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Steed gravelly sandy loam | 3K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Benjamin silty clay, moderately alkali | 3K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Henefer-McPhie association, 30 to 60 percent slopes | 3K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 22% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.
Septic Systems
About 40% of soils have significant septic limitations, while others are more suitable. A perc test is essential — conditions vary across the area.
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.