ATTACHMENT E-1 - CIRCLE CROSS RANCH
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Twin Towers Office Bldg., 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.2400
Agricultural Use Plan
Part I . Facility Information
1. Facility Name
Facilitv Classification (check one from each column as appropriate)
o Domestic Wastewater Treatment Facility
o Residuals Management Facility
o Septage Management Facility
o Type I
o Type II
o Type III
o New
o Existing
Facility 10
Contact Person
Phone
2. Quantitv of Residuals Generated Yearlv
3. Residuals Characteristics (annual arithmetic averaoe):
Title
Fax
dry tons (1 ton = 2000 Ib) 0 Actual
o Estimated
Cadmium m 85 Zinc m 75.00
"All units are in a dry weight basis except for total solids and pH. All sampling and analysis shall be conducted pursuanllo Tltie 40 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 503.8, and the
POTW Sludge Sampling and Analysis Guidance Document.
N/A = not applicable
Parameter
(continued)
GeUing
Llmitsfbr
Class
,Aand:B
430Q
840
57
75
420
100
Concentration
Parameter Units. Ceiling Limits Concentration
for Class
AandB
TotaJNitro en % N/A
TotalPhos horus % NJA
Total Potassium % N/A
Total Solids % NJA
H std. units NJA
Arsenic m k 75
Selenium
4. Pathogen Reduction Class Provided:
Describe the pathogen reduction method used:
OA
DB
(Rule 62-640.600(1), FAC)
EPA Vector Attraction Reduction Option Used: (Rule 62-640.600(2), FAC.)
01
06
02
07
03
08
04
09
05
010
DEP Form 62.640.210(2)(a), effective 12/01/97
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Nonhwesl Oielricl
160 Govemmental Center
Pensacola, Florida 32501..s794
e04.444-8300
Northeul District
7825 Baymeadow. '!lay, Suila 2008
Jacloonvlna, Florida 32256-7577
904.448-4300
CenInllOialtlet
3319 Magui.. BIYd, S~1t 232
Odando, FlClIIda 32803-3757
407-884.7555
Soulhwesl Diatrict
3804 Coconul Palm Drive
Tampa, Florida 33819-8218
813.744-8100
SoulhOl'ldcl
2295 Victoria Av.., Suite 384
Fo~ Mya.., Flol1da 33901
813-332-8975
Soulheast District
400 N. Congress Ave
Wesl Palm Beach, Florida 33901
407-881-6600
Part II . Residuals Site Information
1. Site Name CIRCLE CROSS RANCH
Site Classification: IZI Agricultural
Site Address ANGUS ROAD
City AL TURAS
Site Coordinates:
D Reclamation
State FL Zip 33853
Latitude 2r 50' 0" N Longitude 810 40' 02"
Section 10.11,12 Township 30S Range 26E County POLK
Road Directions to Site ALSO SEC 13-14. BARTOW EAST OF HWY 60 TO AL TURAS LOOP RD TO SHRECK RD. LEFT ONE BLOCK
TO ANGUS RD. RT ON ABRAHAM ROAD. SITE LIES AT END OF ROAD.
Site Owner CAREY LIGHTSEY
Site Manager (if different from owner) SAME AS ABOVE
Owner/Manager Street Address 1401 SAM KEEN RD
City LAKE WALES State FL
Phone (863) 696-2257 Fax (863) 696.2630
2. Total Acreage of Site 1675 acres; Total Acreage to be Applied 692
Enter individual application zone acreages in the table in Part III, item 2.
3. Site pH 6.0
w
Zip
33853
acres (Sum of Application Zones)
4. Attach a County Section Aerial Map, or a copy of such map, indicating the boundaries of the site and delineating the boundary of each
residuals application zone. The following information should be indicated on the map:
. The identification number for each application zone;
. Residuals storage facilities, if any on the site;
. Water supply wells on the site or within 500 feet of the site;
. Surface waters on the site or within 1000 feet of the site; and,
. Occupied buildings on the site or within 300 feet of the site.
The boundary of each application zone shall be shown to conform to the following requirements:
.. 41 300 feetrro"m-ouildiilgs" occupied by-thegenerai pubiiC:(inay be reduced to" fob (eenf residuals are injected into the soil);
. 1000 feet (setback area vegetated) from Class I water bodies, Outstanding Florida Waters, or Outstanding National Resource Waters;
. 200 feet (setback area vegetated) from any other surface water, including wetlands that are classified as waters of the state, except canals
or bodies of water used for irrigation, which are located completely within the site and will not discharge from the site (this distance may be
reduced to 100 feet if the requirements cif Rule 62-640.700(4)(a)1. or 2" FAC., are met);
. 300 feet from any private potable water supply well or 500 feet from any public potable water supply well; and,
. 200 feet from any visible evidence of subsurface fractures, solution cavities, sink holes, excavation core holes, abandoned wells or other
natural or man-made conduits that could allow direct contamination of ground water.
. Site slopes shall not exceed 8%.
5, Describe how site use restrictions will be met in accordance with Rule 62-640.600(3), FAC.
SITE SECURED BY FENCES GATES. WATER TABLE OBSERVATION WELLS INSTALLED IN APPLICATION ZONES. SETBACKS,
BUFFER ZONES, AND SETBACKS OBSERVED PURSUANT TO THE RULE.
6. Attach Natural Resources Conservation Service maps demonstrating that the seasonal high ground water level is not within 2 feet of the ground
surface for each application zone. If the seasonal high ground water level will be within 2 feet of the surface or is undetermined, determine the
ground water level in one or more representative locations in each application zone prior to each application of residuals. Indicate these
locations on the map. If the seasonal high ground water level will be within 2 feet of the surface or is undetermined, describe what will be done
with any residuals that would have been applied to the site (storage, alternate application sites, etc.).
ALTERNATE SITES AVAILABLE WHEN PERIODS OF HIGH WATER TABLES RESTRICT LAND APPLICATION.
DEP Fonn 62.640.210(2)(a). effective 12101/97
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7. Using an appropriate map such as a USGS topographic map, determine site slope and attach documentation of the slope determination
procedure used to demonstrate that land application zone slopes do not exceed 8 percent. If slopes exceed 2 percent in one or more land
application zones, attach a Conservation Plan prepared by or approved by the Natural Resources Conservation Service or a stormwater
management plan prepared in accordance with Chapter 62-25, FAC., by an engineer registered in Florida. The plan shall demonstrate that
suitable soil infiltration rates andstormwater control measures exist at the site to retain runoff generated by the 10-year recurrence interval
1-hour duration storm event. Berms shall be placed for this purpose if necessary.
Maximum Site Slooe <2 %
8. If residuals will be stored temporarily (30 days or less) at the application site, describe the provisions for storage: IT IS ANTICIPATED
THAT r.AKF RF~lnIIAI ~ Will RF I ANn~PRFAn ClN A nAil Y RA~I~
If residuals will be stored for longer than 30 days (but not more than 2 years), attach documentation demonstrating that: a) the storage facilities
at the site are adequate for the rates of residuals generation by permitted wastewater facilities sending residuals to the site; b) all of the
residuals stored at the site, up to the capacity of the on-site storage facilities, can be land applied without resulting in an exceedence of
cumulative loading limits or agronomic rates; and c) a longer storage period is needed because of agricultural operations or climatic factors at
the site.
9. Describe the incorporation method and application technique to be used. FOR RESIDUALS REQUIRING INCORPORATION, A SPIKED
nRA~ Will RF II~Fn FllII ClWIN~ I ANn APPIIr.ATIClN
10. If "other solids" as defined in Rule 62-640.200, FAC., will be applied to the residuals application site, describe the intended beneficial use and
method of aoolication: N/A
11. Is this site located in an area identified by statute or by rule of the Department of Environmental Protection as being subject to restrictions on
phosphorus loadings? D Yes ~ No
If yes, attach: a) documentation of the characterization of soil phosphorus as determined by site-specific soillesting including results of initial
soil testing performed before the first application of residuals to the site and a description of how subsequent soil testing will be accomplished
after the completion of each crop cycles or growing seasons but before residuals are applied for the next crop cycle or growing season; b) a
description of how the phosphorus content of all sources of phosphorus applied to the site will be accounted for in establishing residuals
application rates at the site; c) a determination of the agricultural phosphorus needs of crops grown at the site; d) a description of the
adequacy of measures that will be used to minimize or prevent water quality impacts that could result from sediment transport from residuals
application areas to surface waters; and e) a description of the capacity of the soil to hold phosphorus.
Part III . Agricultural Site Information
1. Describe how the use of residuals on this site is part of planned agricultural operations.
RESIDUALS BEING UTILIZED TO INCREASE SOIL FERTILITY AND TO INCREASE CATION EXCHANGE CAPACITY. FERTILIZER
VALUE ENHANCES CROP PRODUCTION AND MAXIMIZES CATTLE OPERATION
2. Determine the maximum allowable residuals nitrogen application rate using the nitrogen demand of the site vegetation.
a. Mark the following as appropriate:
Basis for determination of nitrogen demand:
~ Nitrogen loading table in Rule 62-640.750(2)(a), FAC.
D Recommendations of Natural Resources Conservation Service or Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (attach documentation)
D Other; identify (attach documentation)
Method used to determine maximum residuals nitrogen application rate:
~ Rule 62-640.750(2)(b)1., FAC. - The calculation method in Chapter 7, Environmental Protection Agency, Process Design Manual for
Land Application of Sewage Sludge and Domestic Septage.
o Rule 62-640.750(2)(b)2., FAC. - Other methods if approved by the Department.
Enter the maximum residuals nitrogen application rate in the table in part b. Attach a sheet(s) showing the calculations performed for the
rate as well as the other information entered in the table. Clearly indicate how the nitrogen assimilation rates are weighted for different
crops grown on the same zones at the same time or consecutively. Also indicate how contributions of nitrogen from other applied sources
are accounted for in the calculations.
DEP Form 62-640.210(2)(a), effective 12101/97
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b. Application Zone Information:
Circle Cross Ranch - 2005 application zone data
01/09/06
Col1 Col2 Col3 Col4 Col5 iCol6 Col7 Col8 Col9 Col10 Col11 Col12
Application zone 10# 7A 7B 10A 10B 10C 10D 110 13A 13B 14A 14B 14C
Acreage of zone 26.1 37 17.9 25.8 4 9.5 4.4 50.5 100.1 17.8 20.5 27.8
Crop(s) grown on zone Bahia Bahia Bahia Bahia Bahia Bahia Bahia Bahia Bahia Bahia Bahia Bahia
Nitrogen demand (Ib/aclyr) 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
Max Nitrogen Application 406 406 406 406 406 406 406 406 406 406 406 406
Rate (Ib/aclyr)
Max Residuals Phosphorus N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Application (Ib/aclyr)
Other Facilities Applying
Residuals in each zone.
,SEE
A TT ACH-
MENT
Date of initial application 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2004
Cum. metals loading to date .
Arsenic 0.06 0.05 0.08 0.06 0.04 iO.07 0.06 0.05 0.09 0.05 0.05 0.02
Cadmium 0.03 0.01 0.03 0.03 0.02 ' 0.1 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.02 0.03 0.02
Copper 6.4 4.2 7.7 7.2 7.9 ! 6.9 3.4 7 6.4 6.2 5.3 4.1
Lead 0.67 0.19 0.51 0.3 0.29 .0.25 0.17 0.29 0.55 0.15 0.59 0.30
Mercury 0.01 0.00 0.02 0.01 0.02 iO.OO 0.01 0.02 0.02 0.00 0.00 0
Nickel 0.28 0.14 0.2 0.23 0.24 10.14 0.06 0.19 0.19 0.06 0.23 0.13
Selenium 0.05 0.02 0.07 0.06 0.06 0.05 0.30 0.05 0.06 0.03 0.07 0.0
Zinc 8.1 6.1 10.0 8.7 8.1 : 7.5 0.0 7.2 8.3 5.6 9.4 6.1
Estimated remaining site life 680 681 680 680 681 .679 680 681 680 681 680 681
(years)
. Baseline loading is cumulative loading since date of initial application.
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b. Application Zone Information:
Circle Cross Ranch - 2005 application zone data
01/09/06
Col13 Col14 Col15 Co116. Col17 Col18 Col19 Col20 Col21 Col22 Col23 Col24
Application zone ID# 14D 15A 15B 18A 24A 24B 25A
Acreage of zone 6.3 41.7 34.3 11.7 81.2 24.3 151.1
Crop(s) grown on zone Bahia Bahia Bahia Bahia Bahia Bahia Bahia
Nitrogen demand (Ib/aclyr) 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
Max Nitrogen Application 406 406 406 406 406 406 406
Max Residuals Phosphorus N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Application (Ib/aclyr)
Other Facilities Applying
Residuals in each zone.
SEE
ATTACH-
MENT
Date of initial application 2003 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004
Cum. metals loading to date
Arsenic 0.02 0.06 0.03 0.00 0.03 0.01 0.04
Cadmium 0.01 0.01 0.02 0.00 0.01 0.00 0.01
Copper 2.5 3.0 2.90 0.00 4.50 0.90 4.20
Lead 0.33 0.18 0.42 0.00 0.16 0.09 0.15
Mercury 0.01 0.01 0.02 0.00 0.01 0.00 0.01
Nickel 0.16 0.05 0.08 0.00 0.14 0.05 0.12
Selenium 0.05 0.04 0.05 0.00 0.04 0.03 0.03
Zinc 5.2 3.8 4.80 0.00 4.40 . 1.90 4.20
Estimated remaining 680 680 681 681 681 681 681
. Baseline loading is cumulative loading since date of initial application.
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FROM H&H LSD INC / SO FL
FAX NO. 561 274-9092
Mar. 19 2008 11:19AM P3
Part IV . Reclamation Site Information (if applicable)
1. Describe the oircumstances that have caused damage to the land and resu~ed in the need to perform land reclamation: NJA
? nAlll'lrihA the existino condition of the land: NI A
3. Describe how the use of residuals on this site will be part of planned land reclamation activities. N/A
4. Describe grading to be performed: (All site grading shall be completed before residuals application begins.) N/A
5. Describe the method of Incorporation into the soil that will be used: (The applied material shall be incorporated into the soil the same day as
applicanon, except tor Class A residualS.) NlA
6. Describe the type of vegetation to be established and the schedule for planting: (Seed or turf.forming grass shall be planted as soon as
possible, but in no case later than three months after the last application of residuals.) NlA
7. Describe the anticipated appliCatIon quantity (dry tons/acre): (The maximum allowable application Quantity is 50 dry tons/acre with such
application to be accomplished one time within a one-year period on any acre of the site.) N/A
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Part V - certiflCatloll$
Permittee
The permittee certifies that helshe is familiar with and shall comply with the applicable requirements Of Chapter 62-640, FAC.; shall allow land
application of hislher residuals only on a site for which an Agrlcultural.Use Plan has been approved by the Department; and that the residuals to
be land applied shall meet the general criteria in Rule 62-640.700(1), F.A.C. and shall be treated to the standards as identified in this plan. The
permittee also certifies that he/she shall maintain a record of the total quantity of residuals land applied at this site and Will file with the
Department an annual summary of the residuals applied on this site, and that the residuals hauler and application site owner or manager have
been made aware of the provisions of this rule.
1i~e
Date
Signature of Permittee
aeopy of Chapter 62-640,FAC., and that the site informatio
Signature of S
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL USE PLAN
Thill form shall be completed in accordance with Chapter 62-640, Florida Administrative Code (F AC.), and submitted to the appropriate Department District Qffioa with tha application for a
wastewater permit for facilities which apply or intend to apply domestic wastewater residuals to land for agricultural or reclamation purposes. A form must be completed for each site where
the faclJlty's residuals will be land applied. If the applioation sites are mOdified or new application sites are to be used, a mOdified or new Agricultural Uee Plan must be submitted with an
application for a minor permit mOdification in accordanoa with Rule 62-640.300(2), FAC. All applicable itema must be completed in full to avoid delay in prooassing. If attached aheets (or
other technical documentation) !Ire used In plaoa of the blank spaoa provided, refer to them In that epaoa. All information is to be typed or printed in Ink. Facilities which produce Class AA
reslduale in accordance with Rule 62-640.850, FAC., are not required to complete this form and Claes AA residuals may be distributed and merketed under the provisions of Rule 62-
640.850, FAC.
Part I- Facility InformetJon. .
FICllIty Name: Enter the name of the facility as It appeara on the facility wastewater permit or permit application.
Facility Classlflcatlon: Check one block from each column as applicable.
Facility 10: Enter the facility identification number as it appears on the f!lcility wastewater permit.
Contact PersonlTltle/PhoneJFax: Enter the name and applicable information of the person who can be oonteoted for questiona regarding the facility and this agricultural uee plan.
Quantity of Residuals Generated Yearly: Enter the to1al quantity of residuals generated or ~eoted to be generated by the facility on a yearly balle. Check whether the entered quantity
is en actual observed amount or if it is an estimated amount. Residuals management faollitiee shall enter the amount of residuals that will be treated on a yearly basis.
Resleluals Characteristics: Enter the arithmellc average for each parameter from the anatyees of prevlous year of operatiOn for an existing facility or the predicted oonoantratione of each
parameter for a new facility. All unite are In dry weight basis except for totalsollde and pH.
Pathogen Reduction Class Provided: Enter the pa1l1ogen reduction class provided by this facility. Choose only one.
Description of pathogen reduction method used: Briefly summarize the process used to achieve the above pathogen class. This should simply be abstracted from information
8lbmitled for the permittee's permit application or facility engineering report. A profeeelonel engineer's signature Is not required for this entry.
Vector Altraction 0 on Used: Mark the V AR tion used b thisfaclJ' for ite residuals. Choose on one from the Iable below.
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Deserl on
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n Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Part n . Residuals Site Information
Site Name: Enter the name of the site that this agricultural use plen deecrlbes.
Site Classification: Identify the site as an agricultural site OI'a land reclamation slle.
Site AddresslCIty/StatelZJp: Enter the actuaIlocatlon address of the alte.
Site Coordinates: Enter the lalitilde and longitude of the site in the degrees, minutes, seconds format Use the centroid of the site.
SectIonITownsblpiRengeJCounty: Enter the eecIlon, township, range, and county name. Secllon, township, and range can usually be found on a U.S.G.S. topographical map.
Road Directions to Site: Enter the driving directions neceeeary to visit the site.
Site Owner: Enter the Iega/ nama of tha owner of the site.
Site ManIg8l': Enter the site manager's name if the site is managed by someone other than the C7tYl18l'.
OWnerJManlgll Street AddresslClty/stateJZlplPhoneJFax: Enter the addreee and telephone Information of the responsible peraon for the site.
r otal Ac:reage of SIteIT otal Acreage to be Applied: First enter the entire acreage of the Identified site, then enter the sum of the acreages of all the application zones that will be used by
thls facility. Enter the acreages of each individual application zone listed In the table In Part /II, Item 2.b.
Site pH: Enter the pH of the site's soli, tested Ins location that is representative of application zone(s).
County Sec:tlon Aerial Map with IdenUflcatJon of site features: Provide the county section aerial map in a legible form with the Indicated features cleariy Identified.
Site restriction.: Briefly deecrbe the provisions made to ensure the site will meet the applicable site reetrictione In Rule 62-640.600(3), F AC.
Seasonal high ground water Iew!: The ground water level shall not be within two feet of the aoIlsurfaoa when applying residuals. Natural Resource Conservation Servloa Maps may be
used to Indicate that the seasonal high ground water level Is not within two feet of the ground surface. Otherwise, the ground water level shall be tested prior to application. Briefly deecrlbe
what provisJone win be made for any residuals thet would have been applied if the teet reveals that the ground water level Is within two feet of the eolllurface.
Maximum site slope: Determine the site's maximum slope. It may not exceed 8 percent and If greater than 2 peroan~ a conservation plan must be attached.
Residuals storage: Briefly deecrbe any provisions for temporary storage of residuals at the site.
IncorporaUon and application methods: Briefly describe the Intended methOd of incorporation of the residuals Into the soil (if any) and methOd of application.
Other So/leis If "other solids" ara to be applied to the site, briefly describe the Intended beneficlal use.
Phosphorus sensitive areas: If the site Is located In an area that hes bean identified by the FIorlda Legislature as being subject to restrictions on phosphorus loadings, the plan must
address the information described in Rule 62-640.500(4), F AC.
Part III- Agricultural Site Information:
Description of residuals uee in agricultural operations: Briefly deecnbe how residuals will be used in the agricultural operations of the site.
Determination of maximum residuals nitrogen application rate: Identify the basis for the nitrogen demand and any adjustments. Attach a sheet showing the actual calculations
perfonned to determine the maximum allowable residuals nitrogen application rate. Enter the determined rates in the following table containing application zone Infonnation.
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Appllcatfon Zone Information - (table)
Application zone 10#: Each application zone shall have an alphanumerio identiflcation (i.e. 1, lA, or A, etc.) that will distinguish it from the other application zones at the site. This
identification will stay with the application zone indefinllaly since the application records and cumulative metals loading will be tracked by this Identification number. .
Application zonncreage: Enter each application ione's acreage.
Crop(s): Enter the primary crop(s) grown on each zone.
Nftrogen Demand: Enter the nitrogen demand in IbJacrelyear based on the crop(s) grown on each zone.
Maximum Residuals Nitrogen Application Rate In Iblacrelyear: Enter the rate determined In Part III. Item 2, part a, for each zone.
Maximum Resldullls Phosphorus Application Rate In Ib/acrelyear: Enter the rate if the zone is located In an area Identified by the Florida Laglelsture as being subject to restrictions on
phosphorus loadings.
Utt of any oth.r facilities that land apply residuals In each zone: List the names of any other parties who land apply residuals to this application zone.
Oat. of first regulated application: Enter the date thaI the tracking of the cumulative metals loading started. The tracking of cumulative metals loading starts with the first application of
residuals that waslls subject to regulation by either Chapter 62-640, F.A.C., or Tlfle 40 Code of Federal Regulations Part 503, whichever Is earlier.
Cumulative metals loading to date for each zone: Enter the calculated cumulative loading of each of the listed metals for each zone.
Eetlllllted remaining lite llf.: Enter the estimated remaining site life for each zone based on the expected annual mefal loadings to the zone.
Part IV . Reclamation Site Information
Need for land reclamation: Briefly describe the background of how the land became damaged and the nesd for land reclamation.
ExIstIng condItIOn of the land: Briefly descrlbe the current oondition of the site.
ResIdual. and land reclamation actMUes: Briefly describe how residuals will be used in the land reclamation operations.
Grading: Briefly describe what grading will be needed on the site.
Method of Incorporation: Briefly deecrlbe how the residuals will be lnoolporated Into the soil. This shall be done on the same day as application for Class B residuals.
Vegetation: Briefly describe what vegetation will be planted on the site and the schedule. .
Application quantity: Give the ellp8cled quantity of residuals that will be appiled to the site In dry tons/acre (1lon = 2000 Ill).
Part V . Certifications
Each party shall sign In the appropriate seollons and enter the date of signature.
A professional engineer's slgnabJre Is not required for the AUP. A professional engineer's signabJre may be required on applicable attached dooumentatlon to the AUP. For example, If the
site slopes exceed 2 percent and a stormwater management plan is submitted that was prepared in accordance with Chapter 62-25, FAC., by an e/'ginesr registered In FlOrida, then the
engineer's slgnabJre Is required on the stormwater management plan.
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SLUDGE'
STEURIZING
SYSTEM
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V H & H f$)/
Inc.
P.O~ Box 609 - Ft. White, Florida 32038 -(800) 653-0386
Si te User Statement
, ,'I certify, under penalty of law, tha1; the management practices
EPA503.14, the site restrictions in 503.32 b(5), and 1;he Vector
attraction, reduction requ~remen1;s in 503.33(b)(10), and DEPRule
62-640-200 F.A.C. have been me1; for each s11;8 on which liquid or
bUlk sewage sludge Is applied.' This de1tetmiriatiem bas been made ",'
"under mY direction and~sion in accordanCe with '1;he system
designed, to en8\lI'e tha1; qualified, t:iersonnel properly gather and
evaluate the information used 1;0 determine 1;hat the management
practi~s an~, si 1;8 restrictions haVe been met.
, I am aware that thareare significant penalties for 'false "
oertification inCluding t~ Possibility of fines and imprisonment.
.
Rick D. Hacht, President
SPS
SLUDGE.
PASTEURIZING
SYSTEM
~EC~CLI~~ W AS~
INT A RE DURC
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V H & H ~/
Inc.
P.O. Box 609 · Ft. White, Florida 32038 · (800) 653-0386
Landowner Consent Agreement
The undersigned hereby consents to the land application ofbiosolids on their
properties for the beneficial reuse of nitrogen, organic material and nutrients
pursuant to all applicable laws and regulations in the State of Florida.
Ranch/Farm Name: C/~cl€,) -Ct.cI>S CA/~/e Cb.
Owner/Agent Name: CA~et(. L"''flVe L/~Jd.)f'Y
Address: i'itJ / SAJ1 kC"P I2.cad City/State: It:t t.e lua{(!$, FL
~ 01_ -;J p.r7 3 3i~~ U
Phone: 9'69- '" Site Location: tU. '-Ak wo/.eJ CJ
If~ ,C41.4/1, kJ ()4J(i A1Uf/~r M..
Total Acres: 167r MIt..eS County: P<::}/k Cou.cJ1Y
1. I understand the following conditions as set forth by the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection as applicable: (Rule 62-640.6 F.A.C.)
1. Cattle and other grazing livestock shall be restricted from biosolids-
amended pastures for a period of thirty (30) days after last application.
2. Food crops with harvested Parts that touch the residuals/soil mixture and
aretotal1y above the 18iidStiifaeesfuillriot be IjaiVestedfo! fourteen (14)
months after the last application of residuals.
3. F oed crops with harvested parts below the surface of the land shall not be
harvested for twenty (20) months after the last application of biosolids
when the residuals remain on the surface for four (4) months or longer
prior to incorporation into the soil.
4. Food crops, feed crops, and fiber crops shall not be harvested for thirty
(30) days following the last application ofbiosolids. .
5. Sod which will be distributed or sold to the public or used on unrestricted
public access areas shall not be harvested for twelve (12) months after the
last application of biosolids.
6. Biosolids shall not be applied with 300 feet of a building occupied by the
general public. This may be reduced to 100 feet if the biosolids are
injected into the soil.
II. H&H L.S.D., Inc. as the Applicator, agrees to perform all land-application
operations in a conscientious manner and to abide by all Federal, State, andlocal
regulations as they apply.
III. It is understood that this is a joint effort by both parties to utilize a valuable
resource in a beneficial reuse program.
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IV. It is lUlderstood that this agreement is exclusive to the lUldersigned and to H&H
L.S.D, Inc. and that no biosolids may be accepted from other parties during the course of
the land-application term. The agreement may, however, be terminated by either party by
giving 60 days written notice to that effect to the other party. H&H can not effectively
direct and operate a land;..application program if other Applicators are permitted to
perform similar, simultaneous operations on the same parcel.
V. I have read the local conditions of any COtUlty and/or City Ordinances. I give my
permission and approval to H&H L.S.D, Inc. to land apply residuals or biosolids to the
conditions set forth in the Ordinance.
VI. The term of this consent is for 6' year(s) from the date of execution.
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TABLE 17.--S0IL AND WATER FEATURES
217
["Flooding" and "water table" and terms such as "rare," "brief," "apparent," and "perched" are explained in the
text. The symbnl > means more than. Absence of an entry indicates that the feature is not a concern or
that. data were not estimated]
I : Flooding
Map symbol and'Hydro-1 :
soil name logicl Frequency I Dura-
group I I tion
j i
, ,
I 1
INone-------1
I ,
I 1
, I
, I
INone-------: ---
, ,
I ,
I ,
I ,
BID INone-------:
, ,
1 ,
I ,
, ,
INone-------1
1 I
1 ,
1 I
I ,
BID INone-------1
, 1
I I
I ,
, I
INone-------1
I ,
, 1
, ,
I ,
BID INone-------:
, I
1 ,
I 1
I I
BID INone-------,
I
1
1
,
1
I
1
,
I
1
INone-------
1
I 1
I ,
, 1
BID INone-------1
I" 1
1 ,
I I
I I
lNone-------1
"' I
I 1
, ,
, I
INone-------:
1
1
I
I
I
I
I
,
I
1
I
I
BID iNone-------
1
1
Myakka-------- BID I None-------
I
I
I None-------
1
I
1
1
INone-------
I
1
1
I
BID lNone-------:
I 1
I I
1 1
I 1
2--------------
Jl.popka
3, 4-----------1
Candler I
,
. I
5-----;.;--------1
EauGallie I
,
. ,
6--------------1
Eaton I
I
~;~~~-----~--l
I
I
8--------:-------1
Hydraquents :
I
I
9--------------1
Lynne I
I
,
10-------------1
Malabar I
,
1
11. I
Arents-Water I
I
,
12-------------1
Neilhurst I
1
~;~I~-----~-l
14------~------
. Sparr
15-------------
Tavares
I
1
1
1
1
~ I
17: I
_ yrna--------l
,
16.
Urban land
19-------------
Floridana
20-------------
Fort Meade
~~~~~~~-----!
I
1
A
A
o
D
A
C
A
D
A
-
: Risk of corrosion
I I
I I
:Uncoated :Concrete
I steel I
I I
I 1
, ,
IModerate IHigh.
I ,
1 I
1 ,
I ,
ILow------:High.
, I
, ,
I 1
1 ,
IHigh-----:Moderate
, I
, 1
, 1
I I
:High-----IHigh.
I 1
, I
I ,
, I
IHigh-----IHigh.
, 1
1 1
1 ,
I 1
IHigh-----ILow.
, I
I I
I ,
, I
IHigh-----IHigh.
I ,
, I
, ,
, I
IHigh-----11ow.
, I
, ,
I 1
1 1
, ,
1 I
I ,
1 1
I I
, ,
I Low------IHigh.
1 ,
, I
1 I
, ,
30-36 IHigh-----IHigh.
, I
, ,
I I
, ,
:Moderate IHigh.
I ,
I I
, 1
, ,
ILow------'High.
I
I
,
,
1
,
1
,
I
I
,
,
IHigh-----,High.
I 1
I I
IHigh-----:High.
I 1
I I
IModerate :Low.
1 ,
I I
I ,
I I
ILow------iHigh.
I I
I I
I I
I I
iHigh-----IHigh.
, ,
I I
I 1
I I
Hicrh water table Subsidence
I I I
I , ,
I Months Depth Kind 'Months Initial I Total
I I
I I
Ft In I In
,
I
I
>6.0 I
I
,
,
I
,
>6.0 I
1 ,
f
I
0-1.0 1 Apparent I Jun-Oct
r 1
.1 1
I ,
, , I
+2-0 I Apparent I Jun-FebI
I I ,
, , I
1 I I
, 1 ,
0-1.0 I Apparent I Jun-Oct I
I I ,
, I ,
I 1 I
I I I
+2-0 I Apparent I Jan-DecI
, f I
, I I
I , I
1 , ,
o-l.OIApparentIJun-Oct:
, , ,
1 1 I
I , ,
, , I
0-1.0 1 Apparent 1 Jun-Nov ,
>6.0
..1 I
I +2-0 ,Apparent I Jan-Dec f
, I -, ,
I , I I
, , I 1
, , . , I
Il.5-3.5IApparentIJul-Octl
I I I I
, 1 I ,
, 1 , I
I I , ,
'3.5-6.0 I Apparent 1 Jun-Dec I
, ,
, I
I ,
I ,
I 1
, ,
f r
I I
1 I
I I
, I
1 1
O-l.OIApparent/Jun-Oct
, ,
, 1
O-l.O:Apparent:Jun-Oct,
I I I
I , ,
+2-0 I Apparent iJun-Feb I
1 I I
I , I
, I I
I I I
>6.0 : : i
I , I
, I I
I I I
, I I
O-l.O:ApparentiJun-Octi
I , ,
, I I
I I I
, I I
16-20
I
I
,
,
I
I
" ,
1
I
I
,
I
J
J
,
218
TABLE l7.--S0IL AND WATER F~~TtmES--Continued
l f Flooding
Map symbol and'Hycro-: i
soil name logic: Frequency I
grouD I I
I I
I ,
I I
I I
lNone-------1
I I
1 1
I I
I I
23------------- BID INone-------1
Ona I 1
I ,
I I
iFrequent---iVery
1 I long.
, 1
I I
I I
I 1
INone-------'
I
,
INone-------
I
I
I None--.;.----
,
I
I
I
I None-------
,
1
I
,
INone-------,
I I
I I
I I
I I
BID INone-------1
I I
1 1
, I
I I
INone-------1
1 ,
1 1
'1
I
BID I None-------
1
I
,
1
I None-------
I
I
I
I
INone-------1
1 1
I 1
I 1
I ,
35------------- BID INone-------1
Sontoon I I
I I
I I
INone-------1
1 I
I 1
1 I
I I
I Frequent---IBrief
1 I
1 1
I I
1 I
INone-------'
,
1
I
1
I
I
1
I
I
I
BID I None-------
I
1
I
I
BID iNone-------
I
I
1
I
BID :None-------
I
I
,
I
High water table :
I I I
I I I
Kind IMonths iInitial'
I I
I I
- i i In
I I
I I I
2.0-3.S/ApparentIJul-Novl
1 f I
1 1 ,
1 I I
1 1 I
0-1.0 iApparent I Jun-Oct i
I I I
I I 1
1 I 1
I I 1
0-1.0 IApparentiJun-Nov 1
1 1
1 1
I I
I I
1 1
1 I
+2-0 IApparentlJun-Mar
1 1
I I
+2-0 I Apparent I Jun-Feb
I I
-I I
2.5-5.0IApparent'Jul~Oct
I
I
,
1
>6.0 1
I
1
1
1
>6.0 I
1
I
1
I
o-l.OIApparent,Jun~Nov,
I I 1
I 1 I
I I 1
I 1 ,
2.0-3.5 I Apparent I Jun-Nov 1
I 1 I
I I I
I I I
1 1 I
+1-0 I Apparent I Jan-DecI
I I I
I I I
I 1 I
1 1 ,
+2-0 I Apparent I Jun-FebI
1 I 1
I I I
I 1 I
I , 1
+2-0 I Apparent I Jun-MarI
I 1 I
I 1 I
I 1 I
I I I
I +2-0 I Apparent I Jan-Dec I 16-24
I I I I
1 I I I
I I I I
I 1 I I
I +2-0 I Apparent I Jun-FebI
I 1 I ,
I I 1 I
I I I I
I I 1 I I
1 Jun-NovI 0-1.0iApparentIJun-Febl
I 1 , 1
I I 1 1
I If'
I 1 1 ,
l2.0-3.5:ApparentiJuI-Octl
I 1 I I
I 1 I I
I I I I
I I 1 I
I I I I
I I I
I 1 I
1 I I
I f I
I 1 I
O-l.O:ApparentIJun-Oct:
I I I
1 I I
I I I
1 , I
O-l.OIApparentiJun-Apr:
I , I
I I I
1 f I
I I I
O-l.O:ApparentIJun-Feb:
I I I
I I f
I I I
I I I
22-------------
Po me 110
24------..;------
Nittaw
25:
Placid--------
Myakka--------
26-------------
Lochloosa
27-------------,
Kendrick I
I
I
29-------------1
St. Lucie I
I
~-----------!
~mpano I
I
,
31-------------1
Adamsville I
I
I
32-------------:
Kaliga I
I
I
33-------------:
Holopaw :
I
I
34-------------1
Anclote ~,
36---------:----
Basinger
37-------------
Placid
38-------------
Electra
39.
Arents
I
f
1
1
40-------------1
Wauchula :
,
1
41-------------1
St. Johns :
I
- I
42-------------:
Felda I
I
f
C
D
D
D
c
A
A
c
D
D
D
D
C
I
I
Dura- 'Months
tion
Depth
Subsidence
Ft
Jun-Sepl
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I.
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I
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I
I
I
I
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,
I
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I
I
I .-
f
I
f
,
I
f
f
Soil Survey
Total
I Risk of corrosion
I I
I I
iUncoated :Concrete
: steel:
I I
I I
I I
, I
iLow------IHigh.
I I
I I
I I
I I
iHigh-----IHigh.
I 1
I I
, I
I I
i Sigh----- i High.
I I
I I
I I
, 1
1 I
I I
lSigh-----iHigh.
1 I
I 1
ISigh-----IHigh.
I 1
I 1
IHigh-----1High.
I I
I I
I 1-
IModerate IHigh.
1 1
1 1
I I
I I
ILow------IModerate.
1 I
1 1
I I
I I
ISigh-----IModerate.
I I
I I
I I
I I
ILow------IModerate.
I I
I ,
I I
I I
IHigh-----IHigh.
I I
I I
I I
I ,
IHigh-----IModerate.
I I
I I
1 I
I _ I
IHigh-----IModerate.
1 ,
I I
1 1
I I
ISigh-----IHigh.
I I
I ,
1 I
I 1
IHigh-----IModerate.
I I
1 I
I I
I I
'High-----iHigh.
I
I
I
I
Low------iHigh.
I
f
f
I
I
I
I
I.
I
I .
,High-----IHigh.
I I
I I
I I
1 I
IHigh-----:High.
I I
I I
I I
I I
IHigh-----:Moderate.
I I
I f
I I
I I
In
24
>52
....
220
Floodina
TABLE l7.--S0IL AND WATER FEATURES--Continued
I I
I I
Map symbol and:Hydro-i
soil name I logic: Frequency
: group :
I I
I I
I I
, ,
61: I:
Arents--------l B INone-------
I I
I I
, I
I ,
I ,
, ,
62---------~---: BID INone-------
Wabasso I :
, ,
I I
63: I I
Tavares-------l A INone-------
I ,
I I
I ,
I I
I I
I I
64: I I
Neilhurst-----l A INone-------,
I I I
I I I
Urban land._ I: I
'I I
I' I
66: I I I
Fort Meade----l A INone-------1
" I
I I I
" ,
I I I
I I I
'I I
67-------------1 BID INone-------1
Bradenton : I I
I I I
" ,
I I I
" ,
I I I
" ,
I I I
" I
70-------------1 A INone-------1 ---
Duette I I I
'I ,
1 I I
72: I I :
Bradenton-----I D IFrequent---IBrief
I' I
I I 1
Felda---------I BID IFrequent---IBrief
I 1 I
" ,
Chobee--------l BID IFrequent---IVery
I I I long.
'I 1
I I I
1 f I
I I I
I 1 I
'I I
I 1 I
I I I
74-------------1 C INone-------1
Narcoossee: I I
I I ,
" I
75-------------1 BID INone-------1
Valkaria I I
I I
, I
INone-------1
, I
I 1
I I
I I
INone-------'
I
,
I
,
IRare-------
,
I
,
I
iFrequent--- Very
I long.
I
I
Urban land.
Urban land.
Urban land.
68.
Arents
73.
Gypsum land
76----------..--
Millhopper
~~;~;~~;-----
A
c
78-------------
Paisley
D
80--~~---------1 BID
Chobee I
I
I
Soil Survey
High water table , Subsidence
I
, I I I I
, , I I I
I Months Depth I Kind : Mon ths I Ini tial' Total
I
, I I I
I I I I
I Ft I . I In In
I I I ,
, I I I
I , I
I I I
f I I
2.0-3.0 I Apparent I Jun-Novl
I , I
I I ,
I I. I
, , I
I I I
I , I
0-1.0 I Apparent I Jun-Oct I
, I I
I I I
, 1 I
I I ,
I , I
I , 1
3.5-6.0 'Apparent 'Jun-Dec ,
Dura-
tion
>6.0
I
I
,
I
I
,
I
I
I
1
I I
0-1.0 I Apparent I Jun-Oct ,
I I I
I 1 I
I I I
I I 1
I I I
I I I
I I I
I I I
I I I
1 I ,
4.0-6.0 I Apparent I Jun-Oct I
I I 1
I 1 I
I I I
I I I
I I I
I I I
1 Jun-Nov , 0-1.0 I Apparent I Jun-Dec I
I I I I I
I I I I I
I Ju1-FebI 0-1.'0 I Apparent I Jun-FebI
, I I I I
I I I I I
I Jun-FebI 0-1.0 I Apparent I Jun-Mar I
I' I I I
I 1 I I
I I I f
I I : I
I I 1 I
I , I I
I I I ,
I I I I
I I I I
12.0-3.5IApparentIJun-Novl
I I , ,
I I I I
I I I I
I I I I
I O-l.OIApparent:Jun-Febl
I I I
I I I
I I I
I I I
3.5-6.0IPerched I Jul-Dec1
I I I
I 1 I
I 1 I
I I 1
1.0-3.5IApparent:Jun-Nov:
I I I
I I I
I I I
I I I
O-l.OiApparentIJun-Nov:
I I J
I I I
I I ,
I I I
0-1.0 I Apparent I Jun-FebI
I I I
I I ,
, I I
I I I
I
I
f
1
I
I
,
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I ,
lJun-Febi
I I
I I
I I
I ,
>6.0
.....
I Risk of corrosion~
I I
iUnc6ated IConcrete
: steel:
J I
I I
I ,
I I
I ,
IHigh-----IHigh.
I I
I I
I I
I I
I I
I I
IModerate IHigh.
I I
I I
I I
I I
I I
I ,
ILow------IHigh.
, 1
I ,
, ,
I I
I I
I I
I I
I I
ILow------IHigh.
I I
I f
I I
I I
, . ,
I ,
-I ,
I I
ILow------:High.
I I
, I
I I
, I
f I
I I
IHigh-----ILow.
I I
I I
I ,
I I
I f
I ,
I I
I ,
I I
I I
ILow------IHigh.
I 1
I I
I I
I I
I I
I I
I High-----iLow.
I . I
, I
IHigh-----IModerate.
I I
I ,
1110dera te : Low.
I I
1 ,
I ,
1 I
, I
I ,
I I
, 1
I ,
I ,
iModerate IHigh.
1 1
I I
I I
, I
IHigh-----IModerate.
I 1
I I
I I
I I
iLow------IModerate.
I ,
, I
I I
I I
I Low------l Moderate.
, I
I r.
I I
I I
IHigh-----:Moderate.
I I
I I
I I
I I
1 Moderate : Low..
I I
I I
I I
1 I
..".
=: ~ County. Florida
., ';;' : :,',s of the site, and maidencane is dominant in
~_,;;- ,', ::::2r parts. Other desirable forage includes
. ~., _:=~. bluejoint panicum, sloughgrass, and low
~~:: . ;i\S. Periodic high water levels provide a much
~~.;:;;.:: natural deferment from overgrazing. If
.::;:s~:ve grazing occurs, common carpetgrass, an
or:' :::.;ced plant, tends to dominate the drier parts of
.-= ~ :e.
, 7"s soil is severely limited as a site for most urban
_:::s :2.:ause of the ponding.
j'-: :a:::ability subclass is Vllw.
0omona fine sand. This poorly drained soil is in
~reas on flatwoods. Areas of this soil range from
: :c saveral hundred acres. Slopes are smooth to
, ::r.cave and are 0 to 2 percent.
Tyc1cally. this soil has a very dark gray fine sand
s~r'ace layer about 6 inches thick. The subsurface layer
~ a :epth of about 21 inches is sand. It is light
:rcv.:-ish gray in the upper part and light gray in the
\:voer part. The subsoil to a depth of about 26 inches is
u.-\ recdish brown loamy fine sand. Below that is very
:.1.'e trcwn and light gray fine sand to a depth of about
.:.a :r.ches. light gray fine sandy loam to a depth of
:"''''Cl..:t 60 inches, and light gray sandy clay loam to a '
et:tt: cf'about73 inches. The underlying material is
"ly.: s;ray loamy sand to a depth of at least 80 inches.
:~,' Ir.c!uded with this soil in mapping are small areas of
~a. Myakka. and Wauchula soils. Smyrna and
;':"'rac.l(a seils do not have a loamy subsoil. Wauchula
i:,:1Cls are similar to the Pomona soil. The included soils
~'~e up about 5 to 15 p~rcent of the mag. unit.
~~~.,.. 11'olS Pomona soil has a seasonal high water table
~-~ 12 inches of the surface for 1 to 4 months during
.~~.~ years. The available water capacity is low.
:'-Jltermea.b1Iity is moderate or moderately slow in the
':"~ p.art of the subsoil.
~-~,--\lc:s1areas of this soil are used as rangeland or
~i~. In. scn:e.areas where water management is
~~. thiS sOil IS used for citrus, improved pasture,
.:' - ~ creps. The natural vegetation is mostly saw
.,~. slash pine. long leaf pine, South Florida slash
~'i.~nd threeawn, chal~y bluestem, fetterbush
';)=?''rf ,gaIlcerry. and low panlcums. -
~~t and droughtiness are very severe limitations
:::.~ Cl..lltrvated crops, The number of suitable crops
;'i~~Jess very intensive water and soil
~'-"Joi.cn nt prac~ices are used. If good water-control
;f~'C3n ~cv;r.g rr.e~sures are used. some yegetable
;;;,~'txc.e gown. T1'1e water-control system must
tJ:,"'''''~ ~s Water in wet periods and provide water
!Iff ".....~ III dr"'I pe' d C
"'.J~;, .\0 s. rop rotations should keep
.r.......-.
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25
close-growing, soil-improving crops on the land three-
fourths of the time. Crop residue and soil-improving
crops help to maintain organic matter content and
protect the soil from erosion. Seedbed, preparation
should indude bedding of the rows. Fertilizer and lime
should be added according to the needs of the crop.
Unless intensive management practices are used,
this soil is poorly suited to citrus. A carefully designed
water control system is required. Citrus trees should be
planted on beds. and a plant cover should be
maintained between the trees. Fertilizer and lime are
needed.
This soil is well suited to pastures of pangolagrass,
improved bahiagrass, and white clover. Water-control
measures are needed to remove excess surface water
after heavy rainfall. Fertilizer and lime are needed, and
grazing should be controlled to prevent overgrazing and
weakening of the plants.
Typically, the South Florida Flatwoods range site
includes areas of this soil. The dominant vegetation is
scattered pine trees with an understory of saw palmetto
and grass. If good grazing management practices are
used, this range site has the potential to produce
significant amounts of creeping bluestem, lopsided
indiangrass, chalky bluestem, and various panicums. If
range deterioration occurs, saw palmetto and pineland
threeawn are dominant.
The potential productivity for pine trees is moderately
high. The major concerns in management are seedling
mortality, plant competition, and the equipment use
limitation during periods of heavy rainfall. South Florida
slash pilTe and slash'.pine are the best trees to plant.
This soil is severely limited as a site for urban
development because of the wetness. The high water
table interferes with proper functioning of septic tank
absorption fields. The absorption fields can be elevated
by adding fill material. To overcome the problems
caused by wetness on sites used for buildings or local
roads and streets, a drainage system can be installed to
lower the high water table or fill material can be added
to increase the effective depth to the high water table.
The wetness and the sandy surface are severe
limitations affecting recreational uses. A water-control
system is needed to keep the high water table below a
depth of 2.5 feet. Suitable topsoil or pavement can be
used to stabilize the surface in heavy traffic areas.
The capability subclass is IVw.
8-Hydraquents, clayey. These soils occur as areas
of slime (colloidal clay). a by-product of phosphate
mining. The slime has been pumped into holding ponds.
These ponds have standing water, and the soH strength
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-- :: soil is poorly suited to citrus; however, if a well
'.:" :"2': irrigation system is used, this soil is
:.-.-.~ .::2 v well suited. A ground cover of close-growing
_ :'::'~ :::"c'uld be maintained between the trees to
: :~... sd blowing in dry weather and water erosion
:: :',.:rc. rai'nfall. Fertilizer and soil amendments are
_~.:.::.::;;: -to maintain plant vigor.
-:.. s scil is moderately well suited to pastures of
_ ,-.:::acrass and bahiagrass. Lime and fertilizer are
:;::2:,-To establish pasture plants, the grass should
_,: : a-~-e',j during the rainy season or irrigation should
..., _S::.
- - 7-2 :.:::ential productivity for pine trees is moderately
",.:~, ::~;::erimental plantings of pine have shown good
;~;"\:~' The potential for commercial production is
~.:.:;~a:e. Major concerns in management are the
~::;';:~ent use limitation, seedling mortality, and plant
~r:":;e:ition. Slash pine, SOl,Jth Florida slash pine, and
'er..;:eaf pine are the best trees to plant.
This soil has only slight limitations affecting most
ir':a~ uses including septic tank absorption fields.
~::age is a severe limitation affecting sites for trench
r.c area sanitary landfills. The sidewalls and bottom of
::e:"ch sanitary landfills should be lined or seal.ed.
o-..$;:e investigation of building sites is recommended
t<<.a:.:se of different reclamation methods.
!r.e sandy surface is a severe limitation affecting
, ~ea!ic'nal uses. The soil must be stabilized to
;. C\'tftcme this problem.
X,r- The capability subclass is Vis.
~:~samSUla muck. This very poorly drained,
':":"~..ic seiL is in swamps and marshes. Areas of this
~rtoi range from 30 to several hundred acres. Slopes are
:~ ~~ and are less than 2 percent.
~,-~.--TyptCally, this soil is black to dark reddish brown .
'~~ to a depth of about 31 inches. The underlying
.'~ !'!'~.alls sand to a depth of at least 80 inches. It is
:'~ in tr.e upper part and dark grayish brown in the
"'~pan.
" ~ lrQ,ICed with this soilIn mapping are Hontoon and
': SC~ls. H.ontcon salls are similar to the Samsula
_.~P'iaod seils are sandy. The included soils make up
; .,'", ,10 to 20 percent of the map unit. '
~;~;;~ SamSula soil has a seasonal high water table at
;j/~'~~ the surface except during extended dry
~A~ ~ea: o~ flOOd pla.ins are subject to frequent
;;;-...~. W_II c:s to pondlng. The available water
:f~:i;,:;."I':.:.;.'" IS high. Fermeability is rapid.
t-",.'~ natl;raf vef"'-t" ,
"'"'6<...... . :le.alien IS mostly lobi II b- d'
; ":--nrIU. tee _' 0 y ay gar onla,
:;~~ plT'1;7~c'e, blackgum, and othe,r water.tol.erant
!;::::::':.":!:~:::..:;" ees. The ground cover IS greenbner
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fern, and other aquatic plants. Aquatic plants are
dominant in many areas.
Wetness is a severe limitation affecting cultivated
crops. Under natural conditions, this soil is not suitable
for cultivation, but with adequate water control it is well
suited to most vegetable crops. The water-control
system should remove water when crops are on the
land and keep the soil saturated with water at other
times.
This soil is not suited to citrus.
If adequate water-control measures are used, this
soil is well suited to pastures of pangolagrass,
bahiagrass, and white clover. Grazing should be
controlled to maintain plant vigor and good ground
cover. Fertilizer that is high in potash, phosphorus, and
minor elements is needed along with lime.
Typically, the Freshwater Marshes and Ponds range
site includes areas of this soil. The dominant vegetation
is an open expanse of grasses, sedges, rushes, and
other herbaceous plants in areas where the soil
generally is saturated or covered with water for at leas!
2 months during the year. If good grazing management
practices are used, this range site has the potential to
produce more forage than any of the other range sites.
Chalky bluestem and blue maidencane dominate the
drier parts of the site, and maidencane is dominant in
the wetter parts. Other desirable forage includes
cutgrass, bluejoint panicum, sloughgrass, and low
panicums. Periodic high water levels provide a much
needed natural deferment from overgrazing. If
excessive grazing occurs, common carpetgrass, an
introduced plant, tends to dominate the drier parts of
the site.
This soil is not suited to pine trees beca:use of the
excessive wetness and the ponding.
This soil has severe limitations affecting septic tank
absorption fields, building sites, and local roads and
streets. Special measures are required to overcome the
excessive wetness. If this soil is used for urban
development, the organic material needs to be
removed, the area should be backfilled with suitable soil
material, and water-control measures must be
established.
Excessive wetness and organic matter content are
severe limitations affecting recreational uses.
The capability subclass is Vllw.
14-Sparr sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes. This
somewhat poorly drained soil is in areas of seasonally
wet uplands and knolls on flatwoods. Areas of this soil
range from about 10 to 40 acres. Slopes are smooth.
Typically, this soil has a dark gray sand surface layer
p~~~~iI!.";J~r1Wft1!~~<:<ii:1"""""""."""""'''__''''''''''''-''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''B'''''''''''''''''.'''''~'''
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_:"= "nd threeawn. creeping bluestem, lopsided
-_.: c' - ;rass, hairy panicums, low panicums. and purple
". -=: ~.os.
. 7~.o sail has severe limitations affecting most
. :.. a:ed crops. Drqughtiness and rapid leaching of
:~:_: nutrients limit the choice of plants and reduce
: ~e~:ial yields of suitable crops. If the high water table
',,' :e:ween depths of 40 and 60 inches, it supplements
.:", 'cw available water capacity by providing water
:~:::.;ch capillary rise. In very dry periods, the water
;a: e -':'':os well below the root zone and little capillary
,\a:e' :: available to plants. Soil management should
rc;..:e roW crops on the contour in strips with close-
;'c..\,r,g cropS. Crop rotations should keep close-
..c.....'r.c crops on the land at least two-thirds of the
" ~
:~e, Fertilizer and lime are needed for all crops. Soil-
~;:rcving cover crops and all crop residue should be
'-e't cn'the ground to protect the soil from erosion and to
~alr.tain organic matter content. Irrigation of high value
::c;:s generally is feasible where irrigation water is
reaciiy available.
In places that are relatively free from freezing
~~~;::eratures, this soil is well suited to citrus. A good
;.--:t;r.d cover of close-growing plants is needed
~~...een the trees to minimize erosion. Fair yields can
!"C~ally be obtained without irrigation, but optimum
r~s generally are feasible where irrigation water is
_ rtac1lyavailable. Fertilizer and lime are needed.
'.'. ., This soil is well suited to pastures of pangolagrass,
',r,c:.astal bermudagrass, and bahiagrass. White clover
~. ~ !especeza also produce good yields if fertilizer and
~.Jme are used. Controlled grazing is needed to maintain
;~~us plants for maximum yields.
~~..::'J'~ically. the Longleaf Pine-Turkey Oak Hills-range
~::.~~ It'.Cludes areas of this soil. The dominant vegetation
;;c~ b-~Ieaf pine and turkey oak. Because of the rapid
<'~ent of plant nutrients and water through this soil,
I ~aJ fertility is low. Forage production and quality are
:.::.:~' ar.d cattle do not readily use this range site if
'~, ~ ~es are available. Desirable forage includes
';,~~.g bluestem. lopsided indiangrass. and low
,.~s.
;~~~tent!al prOductivi~y for pine trees is moderately
~'~ . . major .c~nc~rns In management are the
~. . .~ itmt use limitation, plant competition, and
;f;~~ mQrtality. Longleaf pine, South Florida slash
~;j;'~ SI~Sh pine are the best trees to plant.
t~IitCi~SS IS; a rr:ccerate limitation affecting septic tank
!f:i.~ "fie.co: G'cund t t' t. .
Y:. '. . ~" wa er con amlna Ion IS a
~:ll':.'j''; .hl!;h ce:.s,ty areas because of poor filtration.
li',,~-~ IS a se'lc'e I. .t . .
~:~:~,:::;~ .. -. Iml atlon affecting sewage
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lagoons and sanitary landfills, and the sidewalls should
be sealed. Limitations affecting sites for dwellings
without basements, small commercial buildings. and
local roads and streets are only slight.
The sandy texture is a severe limitation affecting
recreational development. Suitable topsoil or pavement
can be used to stabilize the surface in heavy traffic
areas.
The capability subclass is Ills.
16-Urban land. This map unit consists of areas that
are more than 85 percent covered by buildings, streets,
houses, schools, shopping centers, and industrial
complexes. Urban land is mainly in larger towns and
fringe areas. Open areas include lawns and
pl?ygrounds. Because soils in urban areas have been
reworked, they can no longer be recognized as a
natural soil. Fill material has been added in wet areas
to alleviate water problems, or soil material has been
excavated to blend with the surrounding landscape.
Neither a capability subclass nor a woodland
ordination symbol has been 'assigned to this map unit.
~ Smyrna and Myakka fine sands. This map unit
c ISts of poorly drained soils in broad areas on
flatwoods. It is about 55 percent Smyrna soil and 40
percent Myakka soil, but the proportion varies in each
mapped area. Areas of each soil are large'enough to be
mapped separately, but because of present and
predicted use, these soils were mapped as one unit.
Areas of these soils range from 10 to seve.ral hundred
acres. Slopes are smooth to con<?ave and are 0 to 2
percent. .
Typically, this Smyrna soil has a black fine sana
surface layer about 4 inches thick. The subsurface layer
is gray fine sand to a depth of about 12 inches. The
subsoil is dark brown and brown fine sand to a depth of .
about 25 inches. Below that is very pale brown fine
sand to a depth of about 42 inches and very dark brown
fine sand to a depth of about 48 inches. The underlying
material is brown and light brownish gray fine sand to a
depth of at least 80 inches.
Typically, this Myakka soil has a very dark gray fine
sand surface layer about 7 inches thick. The subsurface
layer is gray fine sand to depth of about 25 inches. The
subsoil to a depth of about 36 inches is fine sand. It is
black in the upper part and dark brown in the lower
part. The underlying material is yellowish brown fine
sand to a depth of at least 80 inches.
The Smyrna and Myakka soils have a seasonal high
water table within 12 inches of the surface for 1 to 4
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mont s :n mas years. e ava, a e water capacl y IS
low. Permeability is moderate or moderately rapid in the
subsoil.
Included with these soils in mapping are small areas
ot Basinger, Immokalee, Ona, and Pomona soils.
Pomona soils have a loamy subsoil. Basinger,
Immokalee, and Ona soils are similar to the Smyrna
and Myakka soils. The included soils make up 5 to 15
percent at the map unit.
The natural vegetation on Smyrna and Myakka soils
is mostly longleat pine, slash pine, South Florida slash
pine, saw palmetto, running oak, gallberry, waxmyrtle,
huckleberry, pineland threeawn, and scattered
tetterbush Iyonia. A few areas around large lakes are in
oak hammocks.
Wetness and droughtiness are severe limitations
affecting cultivated crops. The number of suitable crops
is limited unless very intensive management practices
are used. If good water-control and soil-improving
measures are used, some vegetable crops can be
grown. A water-control system must remove excess
water in wet periods and provide irrigation water in dry
periods. .Crop rotation should keep close-growing, soil-
improving crops on the land three-fourths of the time.
Crop residue and soil-improving crops help to maintain
organic water content and protect the soil from eroding.
Seedbed preparation should include bedding of the
rows. Fertilizer and lime should be added according to
the needs of the crop. '
Unless very intensive water management practices
are used, these soils are poorly suited to citrus. Areas
subject to frequent freezing are not suitable. A water-
control system must maintain the water table at an
effective depth. ..Citrus trees should be planted on beds,
and a plant cover should be maintained between the
trees. Fertilizer and lime are' needed.
These soils are well suited to pastures of
pangolagrass, improved bahiagrass, and white clover.
Water-control measures are needed to remove excess
surface water after heavy rainfall. Fertilizer and lime are
needed, and grazing should be controlled to prevent
overgrazing and weakening of the plants.
Typically, the South Florida Flatwoods range site
includes areas of these soils. The dominant vegetation
is scattered pine trees with an understory of Saw
palmetto and grass. If good grazing management
practices are used, this range site has the potential to
produce significant amounts of creeping bluestem,
lopsided indiangrass, chalky bluestem, and various
panicums. If range deterioration Occurs, saw palmetto
and pineland three awn are dominant.
Soil Su
The potential productivity for pine trees is mOder '
The major concerns in management are the equip
use limitation, seedling mortality, and plant camper'
South Florida slash pine and slash pine are the best
trees to plant.
These soils are severely limited as sites for urban 'i
development because of the wetness during rainy'
periods. The high water table interferes with proper ,~
functioning of septic tank absorption fields. Fill maten..
can be used to elevate the absorption field. Special
measures are needed to overcome the wetness
limitation at sites for buildings and local roads and
streets. If adequate water outlets are available, "
drainage can be installed to keep the high water table '.
below a depth of 2.5 feet. Building sites and roadbeds '.
can also be elevated by adding fill material to increase
the effective depth to the high water table. ,
. The wetness and the sandy surface are severe
limitations affecting recreational uses. A water-control
system is needed to keep the high water table below a ...
depth of about 2.5 feet. Suitable topsoil or pavement
can be used to stabilize the soil in heavy traffic areas.
The capability subclass is IVw. .
19-Florldana mucky fine sand, depressional. This ,~ ':
very poorly drained soil is in depressional areas mostly It .
on fJatwoods. Areas of this soil range from 3 to several f..'
hundred acres. Slopes are smooth to concave and are j[.
o to 2 percent. ~
Typically, this soil has a surface layer that is 15 F
inches thick. The upper part is black mucky fine sand .~.
and the lower part is black fine sand. The subsurface t.
layer to a depth of about 28 jnches is fine sand. It is ~-
gray in the upper part and grayish brown in the lower l-
part. :t'he subsoil is grayish brown sandy clay loam to a f
depth of about 40 inches, light grayish brown sandy t
clay loam to a depth of about 48 inches, gray sandy.
clay loam to a depth of about 58 inches, and greenish
gray sandy loam to a depth of at least 80 inches.
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
Chobee, Felda, Holopaw, and Kaliga soils. Chobee sails
have a loamy subsoil within 20 inches of the surface.
Kaliga soils are organic. Felda and Holopaw soils are
similar to the Floridana soil. The included soils make up
15 to 20 percent of the map unit.'
This Floridana soil is ponded for more than 6 months
during most years. Areas on flood plains are subject to
frequent flooding as well as to pan ding. The available
water capacity is moderate. Permeability is very slow or
slow.
Most of the acreage of this soil remains in natural
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Q.lmmOkalee sand. This poorly drained soil is in
b~reas on flatwoods. Areas of this soil range from
20 to several hundred acres. Slopes are smooth to
concave and are 0 to 2 percent.
Typically, this soil has a very dark gray sand surface
layer about 7 inches thick. The subsurface layer to a
depth of about 39 inches is light gray sand that grades
to white. The subsoil is black sand to a depth of about
58 inches. Below that is gray sand to a depth of about
66 inches. very dark gray sand to a depth of about 75
inches, and black sand to a depth of at least 80 inches.
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
Basinger, Myakka, and Smyrna soils. These soils are
similar to the Immokalee soil. Also included are soils
that are similar to the ImmokaJee soil but have a 8h
horizon at a depth of more than 50 inches or have
loamy material at a depth of more than 40 inches. The
loamy material has low base saturation. The included
soils make up 15 to 20 percent of the map unit.
This Immokalee soil has a sea~onaJ high water table
within 12 inches of the surface for 1 to 4 months in
most years. The available water capacity is low.
Permeability is moderate in the subsoil.
Most of the acreage of this soil ;s in pasture or forest.
The natural vegetation is longleaf pine, South Florida
slash pine, slash pine, saw palmetto, gallberry,
waxmyrtle, oak, fetterbush Iyonia, and pineland
threeawn.
This soil has very severe limitations affecting
cultivated crops. Wetness and low natural fertility limit
the choice of plants and reduce potential yields. If
intensive management practices and a water-control
system are used, some vegetables can be grown. The
water-control system must remove excess water in wet
periods ahd supply water as needed in dry periods.
Crop residue and soil-improving cover crops add
organic matter to the soil and improve fertility. Fertilizer
should be applied according to the needs of the crop.
This soil generally is poorly suited to citrus because
of the excessive wetness. It is suitable only if a water-
control system is used to maintain the water table at an
effective depth. Citrus trees should be planted on beds,
and a plant Cover should be maintained between the
trees. Fertilizer and lime are needed.
This soil is well suited to pasture and hay crops;
however, a good water-control system is needed to
remove excess water. Pangolagrass and bahiagrass are
suitable pasture plants. Grasses respond to regular
applications of fertilizer and lime. Grazing should be
' controlled to maintain plant vigor and a good ground
cover.
Typically, the South Florida Flatwoods range site
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includes areas of this soil. The dominant vegetatio ,.::,
scattered pine trees with an understory of saw pal~
and grass. If good grazing management practk:es are'
used, this range site has th e potential to prOdc.;::e ;;,
significant amounts of creeping bluestem, 10PSice:j '~:..
indiangrass~ ch~lky bluestem, and various panicLJrns..:' . :;
range deterroratlon 'occurs, saw palmetto and pinelar~ :&;
threeawn are dominant. ': .+
The potential productivity for pine trees is mOderate. .,?;""
The major concerns in management are seedfing'lft4:
mortality, plant competition, and the equipment use 1 .;::
limitation during periOds of heavy rainfall. Slash pine ,,~\
and South Florida slash pine are the best trees to Plart,~;:
This soil has severe limitations affecting septic tank; ,,';
absorption fields, building sites, and local roads and
streets. Special measures are required to overcome !he
excessive wetness. Septic tank absorption fields can be
elevated by adding fill material. Foundations and
roadbeds require special measures that provide
additional soil strength.
The excessive wetness and the sandy texture are
severe limitations affecting recreational uses. A water-;,
control system that keeps the seasonal high water table . ~~.
below a depth of about 2.5 feet is required. Suitable ;'0(,
topsoil or pavement can be used to stabilize the soil
surface in heavy traffic areas.
The capability subclass is IVw. i .
22-Pomello fine sand. This moderately well drained i
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soil is on low, broad ridges and low knolls on flatwoods.
Areas of this soil range from about 10 to 100 acres.
Slopes are smooth to convex and are 0 to 2 percent.
Typically, this soil has a dark gray fine sand surface
layer about 5 inches thick. The subsurface layer is
white-fine sand to a depth of about 48 inches. The
subsoil to a depth of about 53 inches is dark reddish
brown fine sand that is coated with organic matter. To a
depth of about 63 inches, it is black fine sand that is
coated with organic matter. The underlying material is
dark brown fine sand to a depth of at least 80 inches, In
a few areas the subsoil is weakly cemented by organiC
matter.
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
Archbold, Duette, Immokalee, and Satellite soils.
Archbold and Satellite soils do not have a dark subsoil.
fmmoka/ee soils are poorly drained. Duette soils are
similar to the Pomello soil. The included soils make up
about 15 to 30 percent of the map unit.
This Pomello soil has a seasonal high water table at
a depth of 24 to 40 inches for 1 to 4 months in most
years. The available water capacity is very low.
"Permeability is moderately rapid in the subsoil.
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.' ='':: '~nolls. Areas of this soil range from about 5 to
'~~=-~."='::_ Slopes are smooth to concave.
.:.'~- :.; :y_ this soil has a gray fine sand surface layer
._' . ~ ,roches thick. The underlying material is white
::: -~'=~d to a depth of 80 inches. '.
~~~~uded with this soil in mapping are small areas of
:..-~:cid. Astatula, Candler, Duette, and Tavares soils.
~ -"..", .;cils have a dark subsoil. Archbold, Astatula,
:::;~e~ and Tavares soils are similar to the St. Lucie
;;: j'~e included soils make .up 5 to 15 percent of the
-:-.~: ..;~:.
j'~ ::: ::: Lucie soil does not have a water table within
J :e:::-: ::f 72 inches. The available water capacity is
\.t~{ 'CW, Permeability is very rapid.
':!':5: areas of this soil are in natural vegetation. A .
'~'\' areas have been cleared for ur13an development. .
7~e ~atural vegetation is mostly sand pine, sand live
:-.1Ot. Chapman oak, myrtle oak, scattered bluejack oak,
.a:"~ :urkey oak. The understory includes Rosemary,
::-citty:::ear. and lichens.
nus scd is not suited to cultivated crops, citrus, or
:.1S~re because of droughtiness and the rapid leaching,
:1 ~r.t ~utrients.
i)1:lcally. the Sand Pine Scrub range site includes
~fJ,S cf this soil. The dominant vegetation is a fairly
~':".se stand of sand pine with a dense understory of
~. saw palmetto. and other shrubs. Because' of past
~ofr management practices, sand pine is not on all
"tf$.. Drcughtiness limits the potential for producing
-l!&~ fcra~e_ If good grazing management practices
.... ~~. this site has the potential to provide limited
:~ts of lopsided indiangrass, creeping bluestem,
.~ ~Mtch'grass. Livestock generally do not use this
-~ Site if more productive sites are available.
~~r s~ade. winter protection, and dry bedding
:~cunng wet periods are provided on this range
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-<':~~tential productivity for sand pine is low. The
.~~..cer.cer~s ;r. management are the severe
~~~11 use lir.:itation ca~sed by the loose, sandy
~;aea. ~ seedling mortality caused by droughtiness.
;'_"'_'~ 1$ the best tree to plant.
:~SCIl.has only slight limitations affecting most
:~ti.~. however, seepage is a .severe limitation
-.._.~~age lagoons and landfill areas. The
:~~~0~ bcttom of lagoons and landfills should be
~i1-~'2.":':~
.~ s~~ac.:. causes poor trafficability in
~~ili:se~s~ I;~e a~cition of suitable topsoil or
~ ~. _ ur.c:c.ng cc::n reduce or overcome this
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~pompano fine sand. This poorly drained soil is
~d, low flatwoods. Areas of this soil range from 5
to 200 acres. Slopes are smooth to concave and are 0
to 2 percent.
Typically, the surface lay'er of this soil to a depth of
about 15 inches is dark gray fine sand that grades to
grayish brown. The underlying material is very pale
brown fine sand to a depth of about 35 inches and light
gray fine sand to a depth of at least 80 inches.
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
Anclote, Basinger, and Placid soils. These soils are
similar to the Pompano soil. The included soils make up
15 to 20 percent of the map unit.
This Pompano soil has a seasonal high water table
within a depth of 12 inches for 2 to 4 months during
most years. The available water capacity is very low,
and permeability is rapid.
Most areas of this soil are in range or pasture. The
natural vegetation consists of widely spaced cypress,
South Florida slash pine, and slash pine with an
understory of saw palmetto, creeping bluestem,
lopsided indiangrass, pineland threeawn, sand
cordgrass, and panicums. ,
Wetness and droughtiness are very severe limitations
affecting cultivated crops. If water-control and soil-
improving measures are used, vegetable crops can be
grown. Crop rotations ,should include close-growing,
soil-improving crops. Crop residue and soil-improving
crops help to maintain organic matter content and
protect the soil from erosion.
In its natural condition, this soH is poorly suited to
citrus. A carefully designed water-control system is
needed to maintain the water table at an effective
depth.
This soil is well suited to pastures of pangolagrass,
improved bahiagrass, and white clover.
Typically, the Slough range site includes areas of this
soil. The dominant vegetation is a few scattered pine
trees surrounded by grasses, sedges, and rushes. If
good grazing management practices are used, this site
has the potential to produce significant amounts of blue
maidencane, maidencane, toothachegrass, chalky
bluestem, and Florida bluestem. If range deterioration
occurs, common carpetgrass, an introduced plant, is
dominant.
The potential productivity for pine trees is moderate.
The major concerns in management are the equipment
use limitation, seedling mortality, and plant competition;
Slash pine and South Florida slash pine are the best
1rees to plant.
This soil is severely limited as a site for urban uses
mostly because of the wetness. In addition, seepage
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a~or filtration are limitations affecting sanitary
facilities. Limitations affecting septic tank absorption
fields can be overcome by mounding and backfilling to
maintain the system above the seasonal high water
table.
The wetness and the sandy surface are severe
limi~ationsaffecting recreational uses. A water-control
system and suitable topsoil or resurfacing can help to
overcome these limitations.
The capability subclass is IVw.
31-AdamsviJle tine sand. This somewhat poorly
drained soil is on low ridges on flatwoods and in low.
areas on uplands. Areas of this soil range from about
11 to several hundred acres. Slopes are smooth and
are 0 to 2 percent.
Typically, this soil has a very dark gray fine sand
surface layer about 6 inches thick. The underlying
material to a depth of at least 80 inches is fight
yellowish brown fine sand that grades to very pale
brown.
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
Tavares, Satellite, and Zolfo soils. Tavares and Satellite
soils are similar to the Adamsville soil. Zolfo soils have
a dark subsoil. The included soils make up 15 to 20
percent of the map unit.
This Adamsville soil has a'seasonal high water table
at a depth of 20 to 40 inches for 2 to 6 mor,lths during
mOst years. The available water capacity is low.
Permeability is rapid.
Most areas of this soil are in citrus. Some remain in
natural vegetation that is mostly slash pine, longleat
pine. laurel oak, and water oak and an understory of
saw palmetto, pine/and threeawn, indiangrass:
bluestem, and panicums.
Periodic wetness and droughtiness are very severe
limitations affecting cultivated crops. The number of
suitable crops is very limited unless intensive water-
control measures are used. A water-control system
must remove excess water in wet periods and provide
irrigation in dry periods. If a water-control system is
used. this soil is well suited to many kinds of flowers
and vegetables. Soil-improving crops and crop residue
help to maintain organic matter content and protect the
soil from erosion. .
Unless this soil is drained, it is not suited to citrus. If
a well designed drainage system is used, this soil is
mOderately suited. Citrus trees should be planted on
beds. A ground cover of close-growing plants should be
maintained between the trees to control soil blowing in
dry weather and water erosion during rainfall.
This soil is moderatei'y well suited to pastures of
pangolagrass and bahiagrass. Simple drainage is
needed to remove excess surface water in times of
heavy rainfall.
Typically, the South Florida Flatwoods range Site ".7.'
includes areas of this soil. The dominant vegetation is .~
scattered pine trees with an understory of saw pall11ello~'
and grass. If good grazing management practices are"
used, this site has the potential to produce significant .1;
amounts at creeping bluestem, lopsided indiangrass, -
chalky bluestem, and various panicums. If range
deterioration occurs, saw palmetto and pineland
threeawn are dominant...
The potential productivity for pine trees is mOderateti'~:
high. The major management concerns, caused by ~
droughtiness, sandiness, and seasonal wetness, are the .,.
equipment use limitation, seedling mortality, and plant
. competition. Slash pine, South Florida slash pine, and ~
longleaf pine are the best trees to plant.
This soil has moderate or severe limitations affecting .
most urban uses. The wetness and poor filtration are ..
severe limitations affecting septic tank absorption fields.':
Seepage, the wetness, and the sandy texture are .. .
severe limitations affecting sanitalY landfills. Landfill
trenches should be sealed. The wetness is a moderate
limitation affecting building sites. Ditching and land
shaping help to overcome this limitation.
The sandy surface is a severe limitation affecting
recreational uses. Suitable topsoil or other material
should be added to improve trafficability.
The capability subclass is I/Iw.
32-Kaliga muck. This very poorly drained soil is in
marshes and swamps. Areas of this soil range from
about 10 to several hundred acres. ~Iopes are smooth
to concave and are less than 2 percent.
Typically, this soil has a black muck surface layer
about 9 inches thick. The subsurface layer is dark
reddish brown muck to a depth of about 30 inches. The
underlying material is very dark gray loam to a depth of
about 55 inches, dark gray sandy loam to a depth of
about 70 inches, and light gray sand to a depth of 80
inches.
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
Hontoon, Samsula, and Placid soils. Also included are a
few areas of Kaliga, Samsula, and Hontoon soils that
have been drained. Placid soils are sandy. Hontoon and
Samsula soils are similar to ,the Kaliga soil. The
included soils make up 15 to 25 percent of the map
unit.
Unless this Kaliga soil is drained, it has a seasonal
high water table at the surface or is ponded except
during extended dry periods. Areas on flood plains are
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_.: :~lIy. this soil has a dark grayish brown fine sand
." .: .=.ver about 6 inches thick. The subsurface layer
=-~; ::~. oi about 63 inches is light yellowish brown
: ~ ~_\ pale brown fine sand. The subsoil is fine
: '..carn to a depth of at least 80 inches. It is light
: :.;::. brown in the upper part and gray in the lower
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. ~:~ced with this soil in mapping are small areas of
_ .:~.::. Kendrick. Sparr, and Tavares soils. Apopka
=; ,,:?-c~ick soils are in the highest, better drained
_;:: =-5 :~ the landscape, and Sparr soils are in the
:.~=" :.:?::;; positions. Tavares soils are in the same
:5 :c;:; en the landscape as those of the Millhopper
: i. :L.;: they do not have a loamy subsoil. Apopka,
.~-="c;';. and Sparr soils are similar to the Millhopper
:.\ T~e included soils make up less than 10 percent of
-~ ~a: unit.
T:~;s' Millhopper soil has a seasonal high water table
: a cepth of 40 to 60 inches for 1 to 4 months in most
.u~s. The available water capacity is low. Permeability
. 5.'c..... in :he subsoil.
!.lest areas of this soil are in citrus. Some remain in
~.r..ral vegetation that is mostly live oak, laurel oak,
~:.: pll~e. South Florida slash pine, and longleaf pine.
O"cughtiness and rapid leaching of plant nutrients
rt severe limitations affecting cultivated crops.
1~-sNe soil management practices are needed if this
~:s c~ltivated. Row crops should be planted on the
~f in strips of close-growing crops. Crop rotations
1"Q.."d ....eep the close-growing crops on the land at
~ ,three-fourths of the time. Soil-improving crops and
~ residue help to protect the soil from erosion.
~i",!gation is used, only a few crops prodUce goad
~ Irrigation generally'is feasible only where
~ water is readily available.
~~ ~es r~latively free from freezing temperatures,
~ ~ IS sUited to citrus. A good ground cover of
.~.prowllig plants is needed between the trees to
,~~~:sei1 bic;.'Iing and water erosion. Good yields of
i~~a~ ~ra~efruit can be obtain~d in S?n:e ~ears
:~~atlo~. ~?weve~, a well ~eslgned lrr~~atlo~
:.~ f\at ma.lntClInS ?ptlmum mOisture conditions IS
~..~ o.btaln the hlghes: yields. . .
t~~e: mOdera~ely sUited to pasture and hay
L~ooted plc:.nts, such as coastal
f);~ s a~d .ba~iagrass. are suitable, but yields
~"..~~~by ...er:CGIC droughts. Fertilizer and lime are
~the C2.~. r.ammock range site includes
~; ~. ~cfSCll. Tne dominant vegetation is a dense
,. , , .._~OmInantly live oak trees. Because of the
"~Lar:d relatively open understory. cattle use
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this range site mainly for shade and resting areas.
Desirable forage includes longleaf uniola. low panicums,
low paspalum, switchgrass, and lopsided indiangrass.
The potential productivity for pine trees is moderately
high. The major concerns in management are the
equipment use limitation, seedling mortality, and plant
competition. Slash pine, South Florida slash pine, and
long/eaf pine are the best trees to plant.
This soil is moderately limited as a site for septic
tank absorption fields because of the wetness. The
absorption field should be slightly elevated. The soil is
well suited to use as a site for dwellings without
basements and local roads and streets.
The sandy surface is a severe limitation affecting
recreational uses. Suitable topsoil or pavement can be
used to stabilize the surface.
The capability subclass is Ills.
~ Satellite sand. This somewhat poorly drained
s~n low knolls and ridges on flatwoods. Areas of
this soil range from 3 to 200 acres. Slopes are smooth
to convex and are 0 to 2 percent.
Typically, this soil has a very dark gray sand surface
layer about 6 inches thick. The underlying material to a
depth of at least 80 inches is gray sand that grades to
grayish brown.
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of .
Archbold, Immokalee, Pomello, and Pompano soils.
Immokalee and Pomello soils have a dark subsoil.
Pompano soils are poor)y drained. Archbold soils are
similar to the Satellite soil. The included soils make up
about 5 to 10 percent of the map unit.
_ This Satellite soil has a seasonal high water table
witliin a depth of 12 to 40 inches for 2 to 6 months in
most years. The available water capacity is very low.
Permeability is very rapid.
The natural vegetation is mostly slash pine, saw
palmetto, sand live oak, and pineland threeawn.
This soil is not suited to cultivated crops orcitrus
because of periodic wetness, droughtiness, and low
fertility.
This soil is only fairly suited to pastures of
pangolagrass and bahiagrass.
Typically, the Sand Pine Scrub range site includes
areas of this soil. The dominant vegetation is a fairly
dense stand of sand pine trees with a dense understory
of oak, saw palmetto, and other shrubs. Because of
past timber management practices, sand pines are not
on all sites. Droughtiness limits the potential for
producing native forage. If good grazing management
practices are used, this range site ha's the potential to
provide limited amounts of lopsided indiangrass,
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creeping biuestem, and switchgrass. Livestock generally
do not use this range site if more productive sites are
available. Summer shade. winter protection, and dry
bedding ground during wet periOds are provided on this
range site.
The potential productivity for pine trees is moderate.
The major concerns in management are the equipment"
use limitation, seedling mortality, and plant competition.
Slash pine, South Florida slash pine, and longleaf pine
are the best trees to plant.
This soil is severely limited as a site for septic tank
absorption fields, sanitary landfills, and sewage lagoons
because of the wetness and seepage. The wetness is a
severe limitation affecting sites for dwellings without
basements and small commercial buildings. Fill material
can be added to increase the effective depth to the high
water table.
The sandy surface and the wetness are severe
limitations affecting recreational uses. Suitable topsoil
. or pavement can be used to stabilize the surface..
. The capability subclass is Vls~
7a-Paisley fine sand, stony subsurface. This
poorly drained soil is on low, broad flatwoods. Areas of
this soil range from 40 to several hundred acres.
Surface and subsurface boulders and stones occur
randomly in small groups, individually 20 to 100 feet
apart. or in large groups scattered throughout the map.
unit. Cropland and improvedpastureland generally have
fewer boulders and stones because many have been
removed, but the remaining boulders and stones can
damage equipment that penetrates the soil. Slopes are
smooth and are 0 to 2 percent.
. Typically, this soil has a very dark gray fine sand
..surface layer abQ,ut 4 inches thick. The subsurface layer
is .gray and light gray stony fine sand to a depth of
about 18 inches. The subsoil is light brownish gray
sandy clay to a depth of about 22 inches and gray
sandy clay to a depth of about 34 inches. To a depth of
about 60 inches it is gray sandy clay that has many soft
limestone nodules. The underlying material is
unconsolidated limestone.
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
Bradenton, Felda, and Wabasso soils. Felda and
Wabasso soils have a loamy subsoil at a depth of 20 to
40 inches. Bradenton soils are similar to the Paisley
soil. The included soils make up about 15 to 30 percent
of the map unit.
This Paisley soil has a seasonal high water table
within 12 inches of the surface for 2 to 4 months during
most years. The available water capacity is moderate.
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Permeability is slow in the subsoil. ,;.;;, .
The natural vegetation is mostly slash pine, ~
Florida slashpi~e, oak, sweetgum, and cabt:age'"
The understory Includes saw palmetto. pii,,:and \:.:
threeawn, gallberry, staggerbush, and 1m\' ;:anic~"!
Wetness is a severe limitation affecting CUltjva:~~
crops. Unless boulders and stones at or near the 'd
surface are removed, they can cause problems dt.6;,
operations that mix the surface layer. The slow '''1
permeability makes adequate drainage difficult to "
establish and maintain. If adequately drained, this
suited to several important crops. A water-contrOl
system is needed to remove excess surface 21d
subsurface water rapidly. Crop rotations should kee-': .
close-growing, soil-improving crops on the land at ~
two-thirds of the time. Fertilizer, applied according to'~
the needs of the crop, and occasional applications a'~
lime are needed for the highest yields. .
In its natural condition, this soil is poorly sUite,g to "
citrus. It is suited only if a water-control system is u
that maintains the high water table at an effective "
depth. Surface boulders and stones must be remOVed ~
before bedding. The trees should be planted on beds..:
and a plant cover should be maintained between the '0';
trees.
This soil is well suited to pastures of pangolagrass, "
improved bahiagrass, and white clover, Water-control
measures are needed to remove excess surface water
after heavy rainfall. Boulders and stones must be
removed to prevent damage to equipment.
Typically, the South Florida Flatwoods range site
includes areas of this soil. The dominant vegetation is
scattered pine trees with an understory of saw palmette
and grass. If-good grazing management practices are
used, this range site has the potential to produce
significant amounts of creeping bluestem, lopsided
indiangrass, chalky bluestem, and various panicums. If
range deterioration occurs, saw palmetto and pinelant
threeawn are dominant. t
The potential productivity for pine trees is very h;gh.;
The major concerns in management, caused by t~"
wetness and boulders, are the severe equipment use
limitation, seedling mortality, and plant competition.
Slash pine and South Florida slash pine are the best
trees to plant.
This soil is severely limited as a site for urban and
recreational uses because of the wetness. the high
shrink-swell potential, and the clayey subsoil. A
drainage system that lowers the seasonal high wale'
table can reduce or overcome the wetness limitatio-
Because of the wetness and the slow permeability.
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P.O. Box 609 · Ft. White, Florida 32038 · (800) 653-0386
January 11, 2006
Department of Environmental Protection
Southwest District
3804 Coconut Palm Drive
Tampa, FL 33619
To Whom It May Concern:
H&H would like to request to use the DEP approved technique of "Spike
Dragging" to our land application sites at Circle Cross Ranch and F oxbranch
located in Polk County. This technique was demonstrated and it was approved by
a DEP Residuals Permitting Engineer in April, 1999.
Sincerely,
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Steve Hacht
General Manager
r( ') ) Department of (~r
'Enviro,nmental Protection
Jeb Bush
,Governor
Southwest District
3804 Coconut Palm Drive
Tampa. Florida 33619
David B. Struhs
Secretary
Rick Hacht
H&H LSD, Inc.
PO BOX 609
Ft. White, FL 32036
April 29, 1999
Dear Mr. Hacht:
The_Department: of Enviro~enW Ptptection Southwest District approves the. te:c.MiQ.~e ,
of "'Spike Dragging" to meet. the requirement of. EPA S03.3j(b)(1O)(i)"as it' was
demonstrated at the 'Lightsey R.anch, Polk County, on April 28, 1999. At this time the
Department requests that you use this method exclusively at the Lightsey Ranch. Should
you wish to spike drag at another land application site, the Department should be notified '
for a site-specific demonstration to be'ped'onned prior 'to residuals land application using
spike dragging.
t wish to thank you and Mr. & Mr. Lightsey for the courtesy extended to myself while at
the Lightsey ranch.
Should you have anyquestioru; or comments, please contact me at (813) 744-6100 ext.
302. .
Sincerely,
~hu,w 0 ~
Stephanie O. Barrios
Residuals Permitting Engineer
c: Mr. Cary Lightsey - 1401 Sam Keen Road, Lake Walp.s, FL 33853
Mr. Jim Fletcher - Pinellas County Utilities (via fax transmission)
"Protect, Conserve and Manage Florida's Environment and Naturat Resources"
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