Collier County Area, Florida
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 Collier County Area, Florida.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Lake-Riviera-Copeland fine sands, frequently ponded, association, 0 to 1 perent slopes | 115K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Waters of the Gulf of America | 60K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Durbin and Wulfert mucks, tidal complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 49K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Immokalee fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 35K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Winder, Riviera, limestone substratum, and Chobee soils, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 30K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Brynwood-Cypress lake fine sands association, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 27K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pineda fine sand, limestone substratum-Urban land complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 23K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Oldsmar fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 23K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ochopee fine sandy loam, low | 21K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Immokalee fine sand-Urban land complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 16K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Brynwood fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 16K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cypress Lake fine sand-Urban land complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 15K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ochopee fine sandy loam, frequently ponded, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 15K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Holopaw fine sand, limestone substratum, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 15K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Basinger fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 14K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Chobee, Winder, Gator soils, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 13K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Water | 13K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Pineda fine sand, limestone substratum, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 12K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Holopaw fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 11K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cypress Lake fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 11K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 86% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 86% 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.