Osceola County, Florida

Survey Area FL097• 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 Entisols — young soils with little profile development, often on floodplains or steep slopes. 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 Osceola 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	189K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Myakka fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	123K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Water	98K			Not rated	Not rated
Immokalee fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	70K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Basinger fine sand, depressional, 0 to 1 percent slopes	47K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Basinger fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	45K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
EauGallie fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	43K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Placid fine sand, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes	39K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Samsula muck, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes	28K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Malabar fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	28K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Hontoon muck, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes	25K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Pomello fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	14K	Moderately well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Pompano fine sand, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes	12K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Riviera fine sand, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes	12K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Riviera fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	12K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Lokosee fine sand	11K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Kaliga muck, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes	10K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Delray loamy fine sand, depressional	10K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Wabasso fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	10K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Nittaw muck	9K	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.

Entisols

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

Alfisols

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

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.

Histosols

Organic peat and muck soils formed in wetlands. Very poor for building (compressible) and septic. Often in regulated wetlands.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 86% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 88% 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.