City of Suffolk, Virginia
The dominant drainage class is Moderately well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B/D (varies with drainage). 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 City of Suffolk, Virginia.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rains fine sandy loam | 37K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Eunola loamy fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 31K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Water | 19K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Lynchburg fine sandy loam | 18K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Kenansville loamy sand, 0 to 4 percent slopes | 15K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Pungo muck | 14K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Levy silty clay loam | 13K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Belhaven muck | 13K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Tomotley loam | 9K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Nansemond loamy fine sand, 15 to 30 percent slopes | 9K | Moderately well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Nansemond fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 7K | Moderately well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Torhunta loam | 7K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Weston fine sandy loam | 6K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Suffolk loamy sand, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Very limited |
| Dragston fine sandy loam | 6K | Somewhat poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Goldsboro fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 6K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Suffolk loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 5K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Very limited |
| Bohicket silty clay loam | 5K | Very poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Nansemond loamy fine sand, 6 to 15 percent slopes | 5K | Moderately well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Deloss mucky loam | 4K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 80% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include steep slopes, poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 91% 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
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.