Broward County, Florida, East Part
The dominant drainage class is Poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A/D (varies with drainage). 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 Broward County, Florida, East Part.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauderhill muck, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 33K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hallandale fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 33K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Margate fine sand, occasionally ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 29K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Water | 20K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Urban land, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 16K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Dania muck, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 16K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Immokalee-Urban land complex | 13K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Immokalee fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 9K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Matlacha, limestone substratum-Urban land complex | 9K | Somewhat poorly drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Dade-Urban land complex | 9K | Well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Immokalee, limestone substratum-Urban land complex | 8K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Udorthents, shaped | 8K | Somewhat poorly drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Duette-Urban land complex | 7K | Moderately well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Plantation, ponded-Matlacha-Urban land complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 7K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Matlacha gravelly fine sand, limestone substratum, 0 to 2 perent slopes | 6K | Somewhat poorly drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pompano fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 6K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Arents-Urban land complex | 6K | Somewhat poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hallandale-Urban land complex | 4K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Arents, organic substratum-Urban land complex | 4K | Somewhat poorly drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Basinger fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 3K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 75% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, poor drainage in some areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 85% 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.