Brevard County, Florida

Survey Area FL009• Florida

The dominant drainage class is Poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A/D (varies with drainage). The most common soil order is Alfisols — moderately leached forest soils with a clay-enriched subsoil. 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 Brevard County, Florida. 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
Waters of the Atlantic Ocean	109K			Not rated	Not rated
Myakka sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	67K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Riviera sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	46K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
EauGallie sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	43K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Immokalee sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	31K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Turnbull and Riomar soils, tidal	27K	Very poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Tomoka muck, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes	26K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Water	25K			Not rated	Not rated
Pineda sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	24K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Micco mucky peat, frequently flooded	21K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Wabasso sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	21K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Everglades mucky peat, frequently flooded	20K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Pomello sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	17K	Somewhat poorly drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Floridana sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded	16K	Very poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Floridana, Chobee, and Felda soils, frequently flooded	14K	Very poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Canaveral-Anclote complex, gently undulating	12K	Somewhat poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Malabar, Holopaw, and Pineda soils	12K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Ittsanapper shelly loamy coarse sand, 2 to 3 meter water depth	11K	Subaqueous	D	Not rated	Not rated
Ittsanapper shelly loamy coarse sand, 1 to 2 meter water depth	11K	Subaqueous	D	Not rated	Not rated
Pompano sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	11K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very 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.

Alfisols

Moderately weathered forest soils with clay-enriched subsoil. Productive for agriculture, generally good for building and septic.

Spodosols

Acidic forest soils with a leached layer. Common under conifers. Often have drainage issues from a compacted subsoil layer.

Mollisols

Fertile grassland soils with thick, dark topsoil. Among the best for agriculture, building, and gardening.

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 poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 72% of soils are rated "very limited" for septic absorption fields. Poorly drained soils can't absorb septic effluent effectively. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.

Gardening & Agriculture

Many soils hold water for extended periods. Raised beds are highly recommended to improve drainage for vegetables. Well-adapted native plants and water-loving species will do best in natural conditions.