Levy County, Florida
The dominant drainage class is Poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A (high infiltration, low runoff). 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.
| 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 |
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.