Putnam County Area, Florida

Survey Area FL107• 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 Putnam County Area, 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
Water	60K			Not rated	Not rated
Myakka-Myakka, wet, fine sands, 0 to 2 percent slopes	49K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Pomona fine sand	42K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Candler fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	30K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Tavares fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	20K	Moderately well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Terra Ceia muck, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded	20K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Zolfo fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	18K	Somewhat poorly drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Samsula muck, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes	16K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Placid-Pompano association, frequently flooded	16K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Palmetto fine sand	12K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Astatula fine sand, 0 to 8 percent slopes	12K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Centenary fine sand	11K	Moderately well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Hontoon muck, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes	9K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Holopaw fine sand, frequently flooded	9K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Candler fine sand, 5 to 8 percent slopes	9K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Immokalee fine sand	9K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Ona-Ona, wet, fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	9K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Placid fine sand, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes	9K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Millhopper sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	8K	Moderately well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Apopka sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Somewhat 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.

Spodosols

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

Alfisols

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

Ultisols

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

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 58% 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 79% 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.