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). The most common soil order is Histosols — organic soils (peat/muck) formed in wetlands. 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. 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
Shark Valley muck, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded	281K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Macks Camp muck, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded	191K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Loxahatche muck, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded	128K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Cooper Town muck, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded	124K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Buffalo Tiger muck, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded	89K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Cooper Town-Rattlesnake Ridge-Perrine complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	17K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Water-Udorthents complex, 0 to 35 percent slopes, stony	11K			Not rated	Not rated
Shark Valley-Buffalo Tiger-Rattlesnake Ridge complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	7K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Loxahatche muck, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	6K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Gator Lake muck, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded	4K	Very 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.

Histosols

Organic peat and muck soils formed in wetlands. Very poor for building (compressible) and septic. Often in regulated wetlands.

Entisols

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

Mollisols

Fertile grassland soils with thick, dark topsoil. Among the best for agriculture, building, and gardening.

Inceptisols

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

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.