Pasco County, 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 Pasco County, Florida.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tavares sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 38K | Moderately well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Pomona fine sand | 36K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Sellers mucky loamy fine sand | 32K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Chobee soils, frequently flooded | 30K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Smyrna fine sand | 30K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Candler fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 29K | Excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Adamsville fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 24K | Somewhat poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Myakka-Myakka, wet, fine sands, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 18K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Lake fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 16K | Excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Sparr fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 15K | Somewhat poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Basinger fine sand, depressional, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 14K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Arredondo fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 14K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Water | 13K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| EauGallie fine sand | 12K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Tavares fine sand-Urban land complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 10K | Moderately well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Palmetto-Zephyr-Sellers complex | 9K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Millhopper fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 8K | Moderately well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Zephyr muck | 8K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Narcoossee fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 8K | Moderately well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Kendrick fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 63% 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 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.