Connecticut Soil Drainage Rankings
How well does the soil drain across Connecticut? We ranked every USDA survey area by the percentage of land classified as "well drained." Areas at the top of the list have soils where water moves through at a healthy rate — favorable for building, septic, and gardening. Areas at the bottom have more waterlogged or slowly-draining soils that may require engineered solutions.
The best-drained survey area is State of Connecticut, Western Part at 63% well-drained soils. The most drainage-challenged is State of Connecticut, Eastern Part at 56%.
| # | Survey Area | Well Drained | Poorly Drained | Dominant Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | State of Connecticut, Western Part | 63% | 13% | Well drained |
| 2 | State of Connecticut, Eastern Part | 56% | 15% | Well drained |