Levy County, Florida

Survey Area FL075• Florida

The dominant drainage class is Poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A (high infiltration, low runoff). 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 Levy 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
Smyrna fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	64K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Candler fine sand, 1 to 5 percent slopes	60K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Waccasassa-Demory complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded, rocky	48K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Waters of the Gulf of America	39K			Not rated	Not rated
Otela-Candler complex, 1 to 5 percent slopes	38K	Moderately well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Wekiva fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	37K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Placid and Samsula soils, depressional	37K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Jonesville-Otela-Seaboard complex, 1 to 5 percent slopes	28K	Well drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Otela-Tavares complex, 1 to 5 percent slopes	26K	Moderately well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Placid and Popash soils, depressional	25K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Tidewater muck	23K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Shadeville-Otela complex, 1 to 5 percent slopes	19K	Moderately well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Myakka sand	17K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Adamsville fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	15K	Somewhat poorly drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Pedro-Jonesville-Shadeville complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes	14K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Cypress Lake-Holopaw, limestone substratum, complex	14K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
EauGallie-Holopaw complex, limestone substratum	14K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Astatula fine sand, 1 to 8 percent slopes	13K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Cracker mucky clay	12K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Chobee muck, limestone substratum, frequently flooded	11K	Very poorly drained	C/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.

Alfisols

Moderately weathered forest soils with clay-enriched subsoil. Productive for agriculture, generally good for building and septic.

Entisols

Young soils with little development — found on floodplains, dunes, and steep slopes. Properties vary widely by setting.

Spodosols

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

Inceptisols

Young but developing soils found in mountains and river terraces. Variable properties — check drainage and bedrock depth.

Mollisols

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

Ultisols

Strongly weathered clay soils of the Southeast. Acidic and naturally low in nutrients. Clay subsoil can slow drainage.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 62% 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 92% 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.