Glades County, Florida

Survey Area FL043 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 Glades County, Florida.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Water 138K Not ratedNot rated
Immokalee sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 108K Poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Basinger fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 52K Poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Valkaria fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 28K Poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Felda fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 27K Poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Myakka fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 27K Poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Pineda-Pineda, wet, fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 24K Poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Malabar fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 20K Poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Oldsmar sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 18K Poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Floridana fine sand, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes 18K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Cypress Lake fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 17K Poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Floridana, Astor, and Felda soils, frequently flooded 17K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Pople fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 15K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Malabar fine sand, high, 0 to 2 percent slopes 14K Poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Smyrna fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 12K Poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Astor fine sand, depressional 11K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Brynwood-Pople fine sands, 0 to 2 percent slopes 11K Poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Okeelanta muck, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes 10K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Pomello fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 7K Somewhat poorly drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Gator muck, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes 7K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 76% 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 76% 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.

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