Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin

Survey Area WI039 Wisconsin

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 Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Pella silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 40K Poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Water 28K Not ratedNot rated
Houghton mucky peat, 0 to 2 percent slopes 25K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Lomira silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 21K Well drainedBNot limitedSomewhat limited
Lomira silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded 20K Well drainedBNot limitedSomewhat limited
Theresa silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded 19K Well drainedCNot limitedSomewhat limited
Poygan silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally ponded, drained 17K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Palms mucky peat, 0 to 2 percent slopes 15K Very poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Virgil silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 12K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Kewaunee silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded 12K Well drainedDSomewhat limitedVery limited
Theresa silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 11K Well drainedCNot limitedSomewhat limited
Plano silt loam, till substratum, 2 to 6 percent slopes 11K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedVery limited
Theresa silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded 8K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Pella silty clay loam, cool, 0 to 2 percent slopes 8K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Manawa silty clay loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes 7K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Fox silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 7K Well drainedBNot limitedVery limited
Plano silt loam, till substratum, 0 to 2 percent slopes 7K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedVery limited
Hochheim soils, 12 to 20 percent slopes, severely eroded 7K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Mendota silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded 7K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Mendota silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 7K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 45% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 58% 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.

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