Volusia County, Florida

Survey Area FL127• 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 Spodosols — acidic forest soils with a distinctive leached layer, common under conifers. 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 Volusia 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
Water	86K			Not rated	Not rated
Myakka-Myakka, wet, fine sands, 0 to 2 percent slopes	53K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Pomona fine sand	51K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Samsula muck, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes	43K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Astatula fine sand, 0 to 8 percent slopes	39K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Immokalee sand	34K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Smyrna-Smyrna, wet, fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	31K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Terra Ceia muck, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes	28K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Paola fine sand, 0 to 8 percent slopes	23K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Tavares fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	21K	Moderately well drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Hontoon muck, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes	21K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Daytona sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	18K	Moderately well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Tequesta muck, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes	16K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Tomoka muck, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes	16K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Waters of the Atlantic Ocean	16K			Not rated	Not rated
Tuscawilla fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	15K	Very poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Wauchula fine sand	14K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Malabar fine sand	13K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Pineda-Pineda, wet, fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	13K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
EauGallie fine sand	12K	Poorly drained	A/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.

Spodosols

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

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.

Ultisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 67% 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 81% 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.