Charlotte County, Florida

Survey Area FL015• 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 Charlotte 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 Gulf of America	63K			Not rated	Not rated
Wabasso sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	43K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Oldsmar sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	41K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Pineda-Pineda, wet, fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	41K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Malabar fine sand, high, 0 to 2 percent slopes	25K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Immokalee sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	22K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Matlacha gravelly fine sand-Urban land complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes	19K	Somewhat poorly drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Myakka fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	16K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Water	16K			Not rated	Not rated
Oldsmar sand-Urban land, 0 to 2 percent slopes	15K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Winder sand, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes	13K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Smyrna fine sand-Urban land complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes	12K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Malabar fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	11K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Pineda fine sand, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes	10K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Immokalee sand-Urban land complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes	10K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Heights fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	10K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
EauGallie sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	10K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Felda fine sand, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes	9K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Peckish mucky fine sand, tidal, 0 to 1 percent slopes	9K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Smyrna fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	8K	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.

Entisols

Young soils with little development — found on floodplains, dunes, and steep slopes. Properties vary widely by setting.

Spodosols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 80% 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 80% 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.