What this tracks
This dataset measures soil properties across different areas in Nevada, including water retention and permeability characteristics.
Why it matters to you
If you’re planning a garden, installing a septic system, or considering basement waterproofing, this data tells you how quickly water will drain through your soil. A landscaper in Nevada could use this to select drought-resistant plants for areas with low water retention (WPOINT), while a homeowner might check SAT values before digging a rain garden to avoid standing water.
How to read this data
WPOINT — The wilting point where plants can’t extract water (0.192 means 19.2% of soil volume).
SAT — Saturation level showing maximum water content (0.459 = 45.9% water by volume).
XKSAT — How fast water moves through saturated soil (0.1032 cm/hour means slow drainage).
PERC_ROCK — Percentage of rock fragments in soil (0 means no rocks in this sample).
Try it yourself
Check your neighborhood’s soil drainage (XKSAT) using Nevada’s interactive soil map to see if you need French drains for your property.