Isle of Wight County, Virginia

Survey Area VA093• Virginia

The dominant drainage class is Moderately well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B/D (varies with drainage). The most common soil order is Ultisols — strongly weathered soils with clay-enriched subsoils, common in warm humid climates. 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 Isle of Wight County, Virginia. Search your address to find the exact soil composition, drainage, and series details at your specific location.

Soil Map Unit	Acres	Drainage	Hydro Group	Dwellings	Septic
Slagle fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	35K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Water	33K			Not rated	Not rated
Myatt fine sandy loam	31K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Slagle fine sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	19K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Nawney loam	17K	Very poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Yemassee fine sandy loam	15K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Kinston loam	12K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Uchee loamy sand, 2 to 6 percent slopes	10K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Nevarc and Remlik soils, 15 to 35 percent slopes	8K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Uchee loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Emporia fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Peawick silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	5K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Bohicket silty clay loam	4K	Very poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Uchee-Peawick complex, 2 to 6 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Peawick-Slagle complex, 2 to 6 percent slopes	3K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Emporia fine sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	3K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Chickahominy silt loam	3K	Poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Chipley sand	2K	Moderately well drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Peawick silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	2K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Kenansville loamy sand	2K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Very limited

Soil Orders in This Area

The USDA classifies every soil into one of 12 soil orders. Here are the dominant orders found in this survey area.

Ultisols

Strongly weathered clay soils of the Southeast. Acidic and naturally low in nutrients. Clay subsoil can slow drainage.

Entisols

Young soils with little development — found on floodplains, dunes, and steep slopes. Properties vary widely by setting.

Histosols

Organic peat and muck soils formed in wetlands. Very poor for building (compressible) and septic. Often in regulated wetlands.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 72% 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 84% 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.