Citrus County, Florida

Survey Area FL017• Florida

The dominant drainage class is Excessively drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A (high infiltration, low runoff). The most common soil order is Entisols — young soils with little profile development, often on floodplains or steep slopes. 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 Citrus 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
Candler fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	74K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Waters of the Gulf of America	30K			Not rated	Not rated
Lake fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	30K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Astatula fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	29K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Tavares fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	28K	Moderately well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Arredondo fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	18K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Brynwood-Rock outcrop complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded	17K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Rock outcrop-Homosassa-Lacoochee complex	15K	Very poorly drained		Very limited	Very limited
Water	13K			Not rated	Not rated
Adamsville fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	11K	Somewhat poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Weekiwachee-Durbin mucks	11K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Terra Ceia-Okeelanta association, very frequently flooded	11K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Basinger fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	8K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Cypress Lake fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	8K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Homosassa mucky fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	8K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Okeelanta-Lauderhill-Terra Ceia mucks	8K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Basinger fine sand, depressional, 0 to 1 percent slopes	8K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Astatula fine sand, 5 to 8 percent slopes	7K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Candler fine sand, 5 to 8 percent slopes	7K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Immokalee fine sand	7K	Poorly drained	B/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.

Entisols

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

Ultisols

Strongly weathered clay soils of the Southeast. Acidic and naturally low in nutrients. Clay subsoil can slow drainage.

Spodosols

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

Alfisols

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

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 31% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 87% of soils are rated "very limited" for septic absorption fields. The well-drained soils may actually drain too fast for standard leach fields, allowing effluent to reach groundwater. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.

Gardening & Agriculture

Soils tend to drain very quickly, meaning nutrients and water don't stick around long. Raised beds with amended soil, drip irrigation, and heavy mulching will give the best results. Compost is your best friend here — it improves water retention dramatically.