Washington County, Florida

Survey Area FL133• Florida

The dominant drainage class is Excessively drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A (high infiltration, low runoff). The most common soil order is Ultisols — strongly weathered soils with clay-enriched subsoils, common in warm humid climates. 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 Washington 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
Lakeland sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	70K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Dothan loamy sand, 2 to 5 percent slopes	46K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Pantego and Clara soils, ponded	37K	Very poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Rutlege, Pickney and Pamlico soils, frequently flooded	34K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Water	12K			Not rated	Not rated
Lakeland sand, 5 to 8 percent slopes	12K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Nankin-Cowarts-Lakeland complex, 5 to 12 percent slopes	12K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Lynchburg loamy fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	12K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Chipley-Albany-Hurricane complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes	11K	Somewhat poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Blanton-Bonneau complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes	10K	Moderately well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Bonifay-Fuquay complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes	10K	Well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Lakeland sand, 8 to 12 percent slopes	10K	Excessively drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Rains and Bayboro soils, depressional	9K	Very poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Blanton-Lakeland complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes	9K	Moderately well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Dothan loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	9K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Albany-Ocilla complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	7K	Somewhat poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Nankin-Cowarts complex, 2 to 5 percent slopes, eroded	7K	Well drained	C	Not limited	Very limited
Goldsboro loamy sand, 2 to 5 percent slopes	7K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Clara and Plummer soils, occasionally ponded	7K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Blanton-Bonneau complex, 5 to 8 percent slopes	6K	Moderately well drained	A	Somewhat 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.

Ultisols

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

Entisols

Young soils with little development — found on floodplains, dunes, and steep slopes. Properties vary widely by setting.

Inceptisols

Young but developing soils found in mountains and river terraces. Variable properties — check drainage and bedrock depth.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 36% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 91% of soils are rated "very limited" for septic absorption fields. The well-drained soils may actually drain too fast for standard leach fields, allowing effluent to reach groundwater. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.

Gardening & Agriculture

Soils tend to drain very quickly, meaning nutrients and water don't stick around long. Raised beds with amended soil, drip irrigation, and heavy mulching will give the best results. Compost is your best friend here — it improves water retention dramatically.