Highlands County, Florida

Survey Area FL055 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 Highlands County, Florida.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Myakka fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 84K Poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Immokalee sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 83K Poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Basinger fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 64K Poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Water 49K Not ratedNot rated
Basinger, St. Johns, and Placid soils 36K Poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Astatula sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes 34K Excessively drainedANot limitedVery limited
Satellite sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 28K Somewhat poorly drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Smyrna sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 28K Poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Felda fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 25K Poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Valkaria fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 24K Poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Kaliga muck, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes 19K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Tequesta muck, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes 18K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Samsula muck, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes 17K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Basinger fine sand, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes 16K Poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Archbold sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes 13K Moderately well drainedASomewhat limitedVery limited
Placid fine sand, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes 13K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Hontoon muck, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes 11K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Pomello sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes 11K Somewhat poorly drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Gator muck, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes 10K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Brighton muck 8K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 83% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include poor drainage in some areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 91% 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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