Lee County, 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 Alfisols — moderately leached forest soils with a clay-enriched subsoil. 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 Lee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waters of the Gulf of America | 130K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Immokalee sand-Urban land complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 38K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Matlacha gravelly fine sand-Urban land complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 33K | Somewhat poorly drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Water | 30K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Cypress Lake fine sand-Urban land complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 25K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Immokalee sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 21K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Brynwood fine sand, wet-Urban land complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 19K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Oldsmar sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 19K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wulfert muck, tidal, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 19K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Oldsmar sand-Urban land, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 19K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pineda-Pineda, wet, fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 15K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cypress Lake fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 13K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Malabar fine sand-Urban land complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 12K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pineda fine sand-Urban land complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 12K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Peckish mucky fine sand, tidal, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 12K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wabasso sand, limestone substratum-Urban land complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 12K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Matlacha gravelly fine sand, limestone substratum-Urban land complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 12K | Somewhat poorly drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Malabar fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 12K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pompano fine sand, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 9K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Myakka fine sand-Urban land complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 9K | Poorly drained | A/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.
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 65% 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 65% 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.