Water Conservation Area, Florida

Survey Area FL615 Florida

The dominant drainage class is Very 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 Water Conservation Area, Florida.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Shark Valley muck, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded 281K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Macks Camp muck, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded 191K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Loxahatche muck, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded 128K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Cooper Town muck, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded 124K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Buffalo Tiger muck, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded 89K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Cooper Town-Rattlesnake Ridge-Perrine complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 17K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Water-Udorthents complex, 0 to 35 percent slopes, stony 11K Not ratedNot rated
Shark Valley-Buffalo Tiger-Rattlesnake Ridge complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 7K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Loxahatche muck, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 6K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Gator Lake muck, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded 4K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 98% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 98% 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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