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). 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.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Water 86K Not ratedNot rated
Myakka-Myakka, wet, fine sands, 0 to 2 percent slopes 53K Poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Pomona fine sand 51K Poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Samsula muck, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes 43K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Astatula fine sand, 0 to 8 percent slopes 39K Excessively drainedANot limitedVery limited
Immokalee sand 34K Poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Smyrna-Smyrna, wet, fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 31K Poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Terra Ceia muck, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes 28K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Paola fine sand, 0 to 8 percent slopes 23K Excessively drainedANot limitedVery limited
Tavares fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes 21K Moderately well drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Hontoon muck, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes 21K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Daytona sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes 18K Moderately well drainedASomewhat limitedVery limited
Tequesta muck, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes 16K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Tomoka muck, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes 16K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Waters of the Atlantic Ocean 16K Not ratedNot rated
Tuscawilla fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 15K Very poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Wauchula fine sand 14K Poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Malabar fine sand 13K Poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Pineda-Pineda, wet, fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 13K Poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
EauGallie fine sand 12K Poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited

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.

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