Duval County, Florida

Survey Area FL031• 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 Spodosols — acidic forest soils with a distinctive leached layer, common under conifers. 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 Duval 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
Leon fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	71K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Water	48K			Not rated	Not rated
Pelham fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	41K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Tisonia mucky peat, 0 to 1 percent slopes, very frequently flooded	34K	Very poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Boulogne fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	34K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Evergreen-Wesconnett complex, depressional, 0 to 2 percent slopes	30K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Urban land	26K			Not rated	Not rated
Surrency loamy fine sand, depressional, 0 to 2 percent slopes	25K	Very poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Urban land-Leon-Boulogne complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes	21K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Sapelo fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	21K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Mascotte fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	19K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Lynn Haven fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	17K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Hurricane and Ridgewood soils, 0 to 5 percent slopes	13K	Somewhat poorly drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Urban land-Ortega-Kershaw complex, 0 to 8 percent slopes	11K		A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Arents, nearly level	10K	Somewhat poorly drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Urban land-Mascotte-Sapelo complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes	10K	Poorly drained		Very limited	Very limited
Urban land-Hurricane-Albany complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes	9K	Somewhat poorly drained	A	Not rated	Very limited
Mascotte-Pelham complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes	9K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Pottsburg fine sand, high, 0 to 3 percent slopes	8K	Somewhat poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Pelham fine sand, ponded, 0 to 2 percent slopes	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.

Spodosols

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

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.

Mollisols

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

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 77% 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 84% 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.