Sarasota County, Florida

Survey Area FL115 Florida

The dominant drainage class is Poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B/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 Sarasota County, Florida.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
EauGallie, Myakka fine sands and 0 to 2 percent slopes 91K Poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
EauGallie-Myakka fine sands-Urban land complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes 77K Poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Holopaw fine sand, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes 34K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Pineda-Pineda, wet, fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 26K Poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Holopaw fine sand, ponded-Urban land complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes 20K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Pineda fine sand-Urban land complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes 19K Poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Waters of the Gulf of America 15K Not ratedNot rated
Felda fine sand, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes 14K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Water 10K Not ratedNot rated
Bradenton fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 8K Poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Delray fine sand, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes 7K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Pomello fine sand-Urban land complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes 5K Somewhat poorly drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Floridana and Gator soils, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes 4K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Canaveral fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes 4K Somewhat poorly drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Felda fine sand, ponded-Urban land complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes 4K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Canaveral fine sand-Urban land complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes 4K Somewhat poorly drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Cassia fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 3K Somewhat poorly drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Ft. Green fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 3K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Wabasso fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 3K Poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Pople fine sand, wet, 0 to 2 percent slopes 3K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 92% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include poor drainage in some 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.

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