Federated States of Micronesia Soil Drainage Rankings
How well does the soil drain across Federated States of Micronesia? 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 Islands of Truk, Federated States of Micronesia at 76% well-drained soils. The most drainage-challenged is Islands of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia at 65%.
| # | Survey Area | Well Drained | Poorly Drained | Dominant Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Islands of Truk, Federated States of Micronesia | 76% | 23% | Well drained |
| 2 | Island of Kosrae, Federated States of Micronesia | 69% | 25% | Well drained |
| 3 | Island of Ponape, Federated States of Micronesia | 68% | 18% | Well drained |
| 4 | Islands of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia | 65% | 30% | Well drained |