ATTACHMENT E-3 - 5R 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
Facility 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. Quantity of Residuals Generated Yearly
3. Residuals Characteristics (annual arithmetic averaae):
Title
Fax
dry tons (1 ton = 2000 IbID Actual
o Estimated
Parameter
Units. Ceiling Limits
for Class
AandB
Concentration
P"arameter
(contihued)
.Ceilihg
Limits for
. Class
A ,and,S
Concentration
Total Potassium
Total Solids
H
%
%
std. units
Arsenic
75
Selenium
Cadmium . m k 85 Zinc m 75.00
.A11 units are In a dry weight basis except for total solids and pH, All sampling and analysis shall be conducted pursuant to Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 503.8, and the
POTW Sludge Sampling and Analysis Guidance Document.
N/A = nolapplicable
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
Os
04
09
05
o 10
DEP Form 62-640.210(2)(a), effeclive 12/01197
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Northwe,' Dillrict
150 Govemmental Center
Penoacola, Aorida 32501.5794
904.444-8300
Northea'IOlalricl
7925 Baymaadowa '!lay, Sulta 200B
JackaonviJla, Aorida 32258-7577
904-448-4300
Central Dialrict
3319 Maguire Blvd, Sulla 232
Oriando, Aorida 32803-3787
4OHl94.7555
Southwesl Diatrict
3804 Coconut Palm Drive
Tampa, Aodda 33819~2'e
913.744~100
SoulhOialricl
2295 Victoria Ave., Sull. 384
Fort Myel>, Aorida 3390'
913.332-a975
Southeaat Dietrict
400 N. Conli.... Av.
Weal Palm Beach, Rorida 33901
407-881-6800
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Part II. Residuals Site Information
1. Site Name 5R RANCH
Site Classification: ~ Agricultural 0 Reclamation
Site Address 1752 ALTURAS BABSON CUTOFF ROAD
City LAKE WALES State FL Zip 33859
Site Coordinates: Latitude 270 50.555' · N Longnude 810 36,809' W
Section 10, Township 30S Range 27E County POLK
Road Directions to Site (ALSO SEC 14.17; 20.23; 26.29). TAKE ALT US 27 SOUTH FROM LAKE WALES TO AL TURAS BABSON
CUTOFF (640). PROCEED WEST ON 640 APPROX. 2.5 MILES TO RANCH RESIDENCE ON RIGHT.
Site Owner LOWELL E. RUPP
Site Manager (if different from owner) DONALD BRYAN
Owner/Manager Street Address 1752 ABC RD.
City LAKE WALES State FL Zip 33859
Phone 863638.3519 Fax
2. Total Acreage of Site 3950 acres; Total Acreage to be Applied 887 acres (Sum of Application Zones)
Enter individual application zone acreages in the table in Part III, item 2.
3, Site pH 4.5 .7.0
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 sit.e or within 300 feet of the site.
The boundary of each application zone shall be shown to conform to the following requirements:
· 300 feet from buildings occupied by the general public (may be reduced to 100 feet if 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 of 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 HAS RESTRICTED ACCESS. WATER TABLE OBSERVATION WELLS TO BE INSTALLED IN ACTIVE APPLICATION ZONES.
SETBACKS AND BUFFER ZONES OBSERVED PURSUANT TO RULE 62.640 FAC.
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 teet 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.).
AL TERNATE SITES AVAILABLE WHEN PERIODS OF HIGH WATER TABLES RESTRICT LAND APPLICATION
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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 storm water
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 and stormwater control measures exist at the site to retain runoff generated by the 1 Q-year recurrence interval
1-hour duration storm event. Berms shall be placed for this purpose if necessary.
Maximum Site Slope <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~lnI IA! ~ Will RF I ANn~PRFAn nN 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. INCORPORATION, WHEN REQUIRED, IS ACCOMPLISHED
WITH FDFP APPRnVFn Ar.RIr.11I TI/RAI F()[ JlPMFNT
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 application: 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? 0 Yes [gI No
If yes, attach: a) documentation of the characterization at soil phosphorus as determined by site-specific soil testing including results ot initial
soil testing performed before the first application at 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 tor the next crop cycle or growing season; b) a
description ot how the phosphorus content of all sources of phosphorus applied to the site will be accounted tor 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 ot 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 ot the capacity of the soil to hold phosphorus.
Part /II. Agricultural Site Information
1. Describe how the use ot residuals on this site is part of planned agricultural operations.
RESIDUALS BEING UTILIZED TO INCREASE SOIL FERTILITY AND ORGANIC FRACTION OF SOIL. FERTILIZER
VALUE ENHANCES CROP PRODUCTION TO OPTIMIZE 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 tor determination at nitrogen demand:
I8l Nitrogen loading table in Rule 62-640.750(2)(a), FAC.
o Recommendations at Natural Resources Conservation Service or Institute at Food and Agricultural Sciences (attach documentation)
o Other; identity (attach documentation)
Method used to determine maximum residuals nitrogen application rate:
I8l 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 it 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 tor the
rate as well as the other intormation entered in the table. Clearly indicate how the nitrogen assimilation rates are weighted tor 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 tor in the calculations.
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b. Application Zone Information:
5R Ranch - Tampa Howard F Curren AWTP
04/10107
Col1 Col2 Col3 Col4 Col5 Col6 Col7 Col8 Col9 Col10 Col11
Application zone 10# 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 12 13 14
Acreage of zone 121 36 196 90 56 47 56 126 113 46
Crop{s) grown on zone Bahia Bahia Bahia Bahia Bahia Bahia Bahia Bahia Bahia Bahia
Nitrogen demand (Ib/aclyr) 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
Max Nitrogen Application 405 405 405 405 405 405 405 405 405 405
Rate (Ib/aclyr)
Max Residuals Phosphorus N/A N/A N/A N/A N1A N/A N/A N/A N1A N/A
Application (Ib/aclyr)
Other Facilities Applying
Residuals in each zone. Plant City; Plant City; Plant City; Plant City; Plant City; Plant City; Plant CitY; Plant City; Plant City; Plant City;
NWRWRF; NWRWRF; NWRWRF; NWRWRF; NWRWRF; NWRWRF; NWRWRF; NWRWRF; NWRWRF; NWRWRF;
SP #701; SP #701; SP #701 ; SP #701; SP #701; SP #701; SP #701 ; SP #701; SP #701; SP #701;
SP #702; SP #702; SP #702; SP #702; SP #702; SP #702; SP #702; SP #702; SP #702; SP #702;
SP #703; SP #703; SP #703; SP #703; SP #703; SP #703; SP #703; SP #703; SP #703; SP #703;
SP #704; SP #704; SP #704; SP #704; SP #704; SP #704; SP #704; SP #704; SP #704; SP #704;
Date of initial application
Cum. metals loading to date
Arsenic 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Cadmium 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Copper 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Lead 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Mercury 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Nickel 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Selenium 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Zinc 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Estimated remaining site 348 348 348 348 348 348 348 348 348 348
life (years)
. Baseline loading is cumulative loading since date of initial application.
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H & H LS.D., INC
P.O. BOX 390
BRANFORD, FL 32008
(800) 653-<l386
AGRICULTURAL USE SITE
5 R RAN CH
H & H L.S.D., INC
100 E.L1NTON BLVD. STE 206B
DELRAY BEACH. FL 33463
(561) 274-4840
SITE LIFE CALCULATIONS
unLlTY: ST PETERSBURG #701, 702, 703 & 704; ANALYSIS: TN 6.9 %DW Pb 45.2 mglkg DATE: 04111/07
TAMPA HFC; PLANT CITY; (ANNUAL AVGS) TP 3.1 %DW Hg 1.02 mglkg
HILLSBOROUGH NWR. TK 0.4 %DW Mo 17.3 mglkg
TS 12.1 %DW Ni 25.1 mglkg
pH 7.9 units Se 6.6 mglkg
AG SITE: 5R RANCH As 7.2 mglkg Zn 960 mglkg
POLK COUNTY FL Cd 5.2 mglkg N 462 Ibslload
Cu 651 mgIkg
SITE VEGETAnON: PASTURE FORAGE
NITROGEN DEMAND: 200 LBSIACIYR
MAXIMUM NITROGEN LOADING
MAXIMUM LOADINE
MAXIMUM LBSlAClYR DRY SOLIDS
405 LBSIACIYR (CHPT 7, EPA, PROCESS DESIGN MANUAL FOR LAND APPliCATION OF SEWAGE SLUDGE AND DOMESnC SEPTAGE).
29 CUYDSIACIYR
5906 LBSIACIYR
CALCULA nONS:
ESTIMATED LIFE OF SITE IS BASED ON MAXIMUM ANNUAL NITROGEN LOADING, COMPllTED FROM CHPT 7 CALCULAnONS (ABOVE)
AG USE SITE HAS REFERENCED EXISnNG CUMULAnVE METALS LOADING.
SITE LIFE DETERMINED BY DE;P AND EPA MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE POLLUTANT LOADING RATE (CPlR)
APPLICATION ZONE DATA ARSENIC CADMIUM COPPER lEAD MERCURY NICKEL SELENIUM ZINC
lbIac kglha lbIac kglha lbIac kglha lbIac kglha Iblac kglha Iblac kglha Iblac kglha lbIac kglha
MAXIMUM ANNUAL LOADING 0.04 0.05 0.03 0.03 3.6 4.3 0.3 0.3 0.01 0.01 0.15 0.17 0.1 0.06 5.7 6.4
EXISnNG CUM. LOADING 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.0
MAX ALLOWABLE LOADINGlAC 36.6 34.8 1340 268 15.2 375 89.3 2500
ESTIMATED SITE LIFE (YRS) 862 1130 348 1004 2534 2532 1755 441
SELECT MOST LIMmNG 348
FROM H&H LSD INC / SO FL
FAX NO. : 561 274-9092
Mar. 19 2008 11:18AM P1
Part IV . Reclamation Site Information (if applicable)
1. Describe the circumstances that have caused damage to the land and resu~ed in the need to perform land reclamation: N/A
2. Describe the existing cond~ion of the land: N/A
3. Describe how the use of residuals on this site will be part of planned land reclamation activities. NfA
4. Describe gra~i~y.to be performed: (All site gradlnQ'Shall'be'_'$.ted;&t~~~:tesiduals. application beginS.), NlA'
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5. Describe the method of incorporation Into the soil that will be used: ,(rhe '8pplief;l.materialshall ',P8 Incorporated Into the soli the same day as
application, except for Class A residuals.) NlA ' , ' . '
6. Describe the type of vegetation to be establiShed and the schedule for planting: (Seed or turf-forming grass shall be planted as soon as
possible, but in no case later than three months attar the last application ot residuals.) N/A
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7. Detoribe the anticipated application quantity.(dry tons/acre): (The maXimum al~wable ~p~li~tion quantity is 50 dry tons/acre will, such '
appllcE\~on to buccomplished one time within a one-yelll' period OD any: acre ot,the site.) N1A .
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Part V . Certifications
Permittee
The permittee certifies that he/she i$ famniar 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 Agricultural. Use P~n has been approved by the Department, and that the residuals to
be land applied shaD meet the general crit~ In Rule.,62-640.700(1). F.A:Q.:a,nd .shall be~ted to the standards as identlfled in this plan. The
permittee also certifies that he/she' sball rilai~.a:r~'!f;~(:tbt~,lbtal :<i~vW.,t?f ~idii~: ~.d 'appll~Q.at this site and ,will file, with the
Departmenfanannlial summary of the residuals apP1led 'on this site'iar;d that ihe 'resIduals hauler-and appUCatlon sit. owner or maAage~ have
been made aware of the'proviSions of this rule. '. . . .
Title
Date
Signature of Permittee
S~e Owner
The site owner certifies that he/she has been provided a copy of Chapter 62~, FAC., and that the site information providacl in this plan is
~ to ~e beol of h""', tl""'ledge. ..
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL USE PLAN
This (orm shall be completed in eccordence with Chapter 62-640, Florida Administrative Coda (FAC.), and submitted to the appropriate Department Dlstriot Office with the appllootion for a
wastewater permit for faolllties which apply or Intend to apply domestio wastewater residuals to land for agrioultural or reolamation purposes. A form must be completed for each site where
the faa/Illy's residuals wlll be land applied. If the application sflee are rnodlfied or new application sites are to be used, a modified or new AgriculbJral Use Plan must be submitted with an
eppllcation for a minor permit modification In accordance with Rule 62-640.300(2), FAC. All applicable Items must be completed In full to avoid delay In prooeeslng. If attached sheets (or
other leohnlcal dooumentation)~re used In place of the blank apace provided, refer to them In that apace. All Information Is to be typed or printed In Ink. Faolllties whloh produce Class AA
residuals In aooordanca with Rule 62-640.850, FAC., are not required to complete this form and Class AA residuals may be distributed and marl<eted under the provisions of Rule 62-
640.850, FAC.
Part ,. Feclllty Information.
FacUlty Name: Enter the name of the faolllt)' as It appears on the faa/llty wastewater permit or permit application.
Facility CllSslflcatJon: Check one block from aaoh column as applicable.
FICIIIty 10: Enter the facility Iden1iflcation number as It appears on the f~ofllty wastewater permit.
Conflct PersonlTltlelPhoneIFax: Enter the name and applloablelnformation of the person who can be oonlaoted for questions regarding the facility and this agricultural use plan.
QuantitY or Residuals Generated Yearly: Enter the total quantity of residuals generated or expeoted to be generated by the fao/Illy on a yearly basis. Chaok whether.the sntered quantity
Ie en aotual observed amount or If It Is an estimated amount. Reslduels management facilities shall enter the amount of ree/duals th8t will be freated on a yearly baels.
Residuals Characteristics: Enterlhe arllh.metio everage for eaoh parameter from Ihe analyses of prevloue year of operation for an existing facility or the precfloted concantratiOns of each
parameter for a new faoIllty. All unite are In dry weight basis except for tolalsollds and pH.
Pathogen Reduction Cia.. Provided: Entar the pathogen reductfon c1aes provided by 1Iils faoIllty. Choose only one.
Description 01 plthogen reduction method used: Briefly summarize theprooees used to aohleve the above palhogen class. ThIs should s/mply be abetraoted from informallon
8IbmIlled for the permittee's permit application or facility engineering report. A professional engineer's elgnature Is. not requfred for Ihls entry.
Vector AUrlCtlon 0 on Used: Mark Ihe V AR tion used b thisfaoil for Its residuals. Choose one from Ihe tabla below.
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o n Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Nota:
Part II. Residuals Site Infonnatlon
SIte Name: Enter Ihe name of the sits that Ihls agrioultural use plan descrlbes.
Site C1sssfficatlon: identify the site as an agrloulturalslte ora land reclamation elte.
Site AddresslCltylStateJZJp: Enter the aolu!lllooallon address of the alte.
Site Coordinates: Enter the latitude and longitude of the site In Ihe degrees, minutes, seconds formal Uselhe centroid oflhe site.
SectfonlTownlblpiRangelCounty: Enter the section, ~, range, and county name. Sectfon, township, end range can usually be found on e U.S. G. S. topographical map.
Road DlrecIlons to Site: Enter the driving dlrectlOl18 necessary to visit the site.
Site Owner: Enter the legal nama of the owner of the site.
Site Manager: Enter the eIte manage~snameif!he sits Is managed by someOne other than Ihe owner.
OwnerlManager Street AddresslClty/stateJZlplPhoneIFax: Enter the addrase and telephone Information of the responsible person for Ihe site.
Total Ac:reage or SltelTotal Acreage to be Applied: First enter. the entire acreage oflhe ldentifled site, then enter the sum of Ihe aoreages of all the applcatlcn zonas that will be used by
this 1acI1lly. Enter the aoreages of each IndMdual application zone IIs1ed In the table In Part III, Item 2b.
Site pH: Enter the pH of the site's sell, tested In.e location that Is representative of application zone(s).
County Section Aerial Map with Id.nUflcatJon 01 lite f.atures: Provide the oounty eecIlon aerial map In a Jegble form wllh the Indloated features clearly Identified.
Site restrlcllons: Briefly deeaibe the provlslont made to ensure Ihe site will meat the applicable site restrictions In Rule 62-640.600(3), F AC.
Seasonal high ground water Iswl: The ground water levalshall not be wlthJn two feet of the eoIIsurfaoe when applying realduals. Natural Resource Conservation Service Maps may be
used to Indicate !hat the seasonal high ground water level Is not wllhln two feet of the ground surlaoe.Othelwhle, the ground water level shall be tested prior to appllootion. Briefly desoribe
what provisions wlll be made for any realduals thet would have been applied if the test reveals thet the ground water level Is within two feat of the sollsurfaca.
Maximum site slope: Determine Ihe site's maximum slope. It may not exceed 8 percent and if greater than 2 percan~ a conservation plan must be attached.
Residuals storage: Briefly describe any provisions for temporary storage of residuals at the site.
Incorporation and application methods: Briefly describe the intended method of Incorporation of the residuals Into the soil (if any) and melhod of application.
Other Solids If 'other sellds' er~ to be applied to Ihe site, briefly desaibe tha Intended bene1iclal use.
Phosphorus sensltlvureas: If the site Is located In an area that has besn identified by the Florida LegislabJre as balng subject to restriotions on phosphorus loadings, the plan must
address the Information described in Rule 62.040.500(4), FAC. .
Part III. Agricultural Site Information:
DtKrlption of residuals use In agricultural operltJons: Briefly descnbe how residuals will be used in tha agricultural opera~ons of the site.
Determlnatlon of maximum residuals nltrogsn appllcatlon rats: Idantify the basis for Ihe nitrogen demand and any adjustments. Attach a sheet showing the actual ooloula~ons
performed to determine the maxlmumallowable residuals nitrogen applioo~on rate. Enter the determined rates in the following table containing appllootion zone informa~on.
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Appllcatlon Zone Information - (table) ,
Appllcatlon zone 10#: Each application zone shall have an alphanumeric Identification (I.e. 1, 1A, or A, eto.) that will distinguish it from the other application zones al the site. This
IdentiflO8tion will stay with th~ application zone Indefinitely since the appllcallon records and cumulative metals loading will be tracked by this Identification number. .
Application zonnereag.: Enter each application ione's aoreage.
Crop(I): Enter the primary crop(s) grown on each zone.
Nitrogen Demand: Enter the nitrogen demand In IbJacrelyear based on the crop(s) grown on each zone.
Maximum Residuals Nitrogen Appllcatlon Rate In lb/aerelyear: Enter the rate determined In Part III, Item 2, part a, for each zone.
Maximum R"ldu~11 Phosphorus Application Rate In Ib/.crelyear: Enter the rate If the zone Is located In an area Identified by the Florida Legls/ature as being subJect to restriol/ons on
phosphorusloed/ngs.
Lilt of any oth.r facilities that land apply resIdua Ie In eaeh zone: LIst the names of any other parties who land apply residuals to this application zone.
Oil. of flrst regulated application: Enter the date that the traoklng of the cumulative melalsloadlng 81arted. The tracking of cumulative metals loading starts with ths first application of
residuals that waeJle subjeotto regulation by either Chapter 62-640, FAC., or Tltie 40 Code of Federal Regulations Part 503, whichever Is earlier.
Cumu'. metal. loading to date for..ach zon.: Enter the calculated cumulative loading of each of the listed metals for each zone.
Eetlmlted remaining .Itt 11f.: Enter the eatlmated remaining site life' for eaoh zone based on the expectecl annual malallOadlngs to the zone.
Part IV . Reclamation. Slt8lnformatlon
Need for land reclamatlon: Briefly desotlbe the background of how the land became damaged and the need for land reclamation.
Exlttlng coiIdltlon of the land: Briefly desorfbe the current condition of the 8lte.
ResIdua" and land reclamaUon actlvltlll: Briefly detorlbe how residuals will be used In the land reolamation opsrations.
Grading: Briefly desorlbe what grading will be needed on the elte. .
Method of IncorporaUon: Briefly detorlbe how the residuals will be Incorporated Into the soli. This than be done on the same day as application for CI!l8S B realduals.
Vegetation: Briefly d~e what vegeta60n will be planted on the sits and the schedule.
App/JcatJon quantity: Give the expected quantity of residuals that will be applied to the sUe In dry tonwacre (1 ton = 2000 Ib).
Part V. Certifications
Each party shall algn In the appropriate aeotlons and enter the date of signature.
A profesalonal engineer's signature Is not required for the AUP, A professional engineer's algnabJre may be required on applloeble attached documenllltlon to the AUP. For example, If the
sfte elopes exceed 2 percent and a stormwater management plan Is submitted that was prepared In accordance with Chaptsr 62-25, F.A.C., by an engineer registered In Aorfda, then the
engineer'S signature Is required on the stormwater management plan.
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P.O~ Box 60S · Ft. White, Florida 32038 · (800) 653-0386
Si te User Statement
. " I certify, under penalty of law, that the management practices
EPA503.14, the site restrictions in 503.32 b(5), and the Vector
attract'ion, reduction requ~rements in 503.33(b)(10), and DEP ~e
62-640-200 F.A.C. have been met for each site on which liquid or
bulk sewage sludge 1s applied.' This ~riatiOn liasbeeri made'
'. under mY direction and .supemsion in accordanCe with . the system
designed, to en&1,Jre that qualified. personnel properly gather and
evaluate the information used to 'determine that the management
practi~s an4 site restrictions haVe been met.
, .
I am a~e that there are significant penalties for 'false ,
certification including thf;! Possibility of fines and impriso~t.
.
Rick D. Hacht, President
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H & H L.S.D.) Inc.
Post Office Box 390
Brandon, Florida 32008
800.653.0386
100 E. Linton Blvd. Ste 2088
Delray Beach, FL 33483
561.74.4840
Landowner Consent Agreement
The undersigned hereby consents to the land application of biosolids 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 Name: 5R Ranch Limited Partnership Site Address: 1752 ABC Rd.
(Leased to G7 Ranch, Inc.)
Owner: Lowell E. Rupp City/State: Lake Wales, FL 33859
Home Address: 1752 ABC Rd. County: Polk
City/State: Lake Wales, FL 33859 Legal Description: S 10, 14-16,21-23,25 & 27
T30S;R27E
Phone: (863) 638-3519
Ranch Mgr: Donal Bryan Total Acres: 4500
I. I understand the following conditions as set forth by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
as applicable:(Rule 62-640.6 FAC.)
1. Cattle and other grazing livestock shall be restricted from biosolids-ammended
pastures for a period of thirty (30) days after the last application..
2. Food crops that with harvested parts that touch the residuals/soil mixture and are totally above the land
surface shall not be harvested for 14 months after the last application of residuals.
3. Food crops with harvested parts below the surface of the land shall not be harvested for 20 months
after the last application of biosolids when the residuals remain on the surface for 4 months or longer
prior to incorporation into the soil.
4. Food crops, feed crops, and fiber crops shall not be harvested for 30 days following the last application
of biosolids.
5. Sod which will be distributed or sold to the public or used on unrestricted public access areas shall not
be harvested for 12 months after the last application of biosoilds.
6. Biosolids shall not be applied within 300 feet of a building occupied by the general public. Biosolids
shall not be applied within 500 feet of a public water supply well.
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Landowner Consent Agreement
II. H & H L.S.D., Inc., agrees to permit, direct and perform all compliance reporting to state agencies.
III. It is understood that this Is a joint effort by both parties to utilize a valuable resource in a beneficial reuse
program.
IV. It Is understood that this agrreement is exclusive to the undersigned and to H & H L.S.D.. Inc. and that no
blosolids may be accepted from otnef""partles during the course oftheTahCf-lffppllcatIOn1"er'm.' 'The agreement
may, however, be terminated by either party by giving 60 days written riotice to that effect to the other party.
V. The term of this consent is far _1_ year(s) from the date of execution.
H & H L.S.D. Inc.
5R Ranch Limited Partnership
BY:'~~
MartinE. Buerk,Vice Pres.
t': ~ r2-<<.~
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OWner 5R Ranch .
By:
Date
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Date
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By:
Robert Gukich, DVM (Lessee)
Date3-\l-OfJ
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Detailed Soil Descriptions
5 R Ranch
The 5 R soils are primarily associated with those found on pine and saw
palmetto f1atwoods that may be found in central and eastern parts of the county on
both sides of the Lake Wales ridge. Most areas of this soil group are uses as
native range or cleared for improved pasture.
The following soils are found to be the most predominant types in the proposed
application zones. Additional soil types may be found at SR. but are not present
in large concentrations or are found mainly in areas of no land application.
areas of no application.
#7 - Pomona fine sand.
#17 - Smyrna and Myakka fine sands
#77 - Satellite sand
#40 - Wauchula fine sand
#21 - Immokalee sand
Soils found below are found at 5R ranch, but not in predominant quantities in
proposed applicaion zones.
#13 - Samsula muck
#15 - Tavares fine sand
#32 - Kaliga muck
#33 - Holapaw fine sand, depressional
#35 - Hontoon muck
#4 7 - 20lfo fine sand
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rdrler parts of the site, and maidencane is dominanJ In
~..'. the wetter parts~ Other desirable forage includes
f:'cutwass, bluei,oin.t p~nicum, sloughgrass; .and low . ."
r par:llcums, Periodic high water levels provide a much
trieeded n'atural deferment from overgrazing. If ' .'
~...'. excessive grazing occurs, common carpetgrass, an
Ii introduced plant, tends to dominate the drier parts .of
'the site, ','.- " ',' '.
:< This soH is severely limited as a altefor most urban
~:lJses because ofllie po"ding." '., -
,~,'rhe capabiHtysubclass is Vllw~". '. "
17-pomona fine sand" Thispoorly drained soH is In
r~roadar~~son flatwoods.Areas of this s,oil rangefro!Tl
!t55toseveral hundred..aqres...Slopes.aresmooth to,.
~.;'foncave and areOto 2perce~t . . . .' ......, '
~~:r. Typically, this soUhas a. very dark gray fine sand. ." ..........
tsurface, layer about 6 inches'tliick,Thesubsurfac.8'layer. '
~~oadapth(jf about 21 inches Issand~ It Is light ." . .
fibro'wnishgrayin theupperp~rt and light graylnthe,'
~)ower partThesubsoir tei a depth ofa-bout 26 inches is ,
tc:lark reddish brown loamy fine sand; Below that Is very
[pale brown and light gray fine sand to a depth ofabout
t!4B inches, light gray fine sandy loam toa depth of '. '
~<about 60 inches, and light gray sandy clay loam to a .
t;depth of about 73 inches. The underlying material is ". '
~;lightgray loamysarid to a depth' bfat least eo inches~
f,t ....Included with this soil in mapping are. small areas of.
k$myrna, Myakkai andWauchula soils. Smyrna and .' ,
!)ylya~kasoilsdo "ol.have.a 10amysubs'oiLWauchula'
~$oils~re simil.arto .the Pomona soil; The' lnciudedsoils
i:make up about 5 to 15 percentof the map unit: '
[ii' This Pomona soil has a seasonal high water table
L~ithin12inchesof the surface :for1~ t04 month$ during.
':most years. The available water capacity is low.
Permeability is moderate or moderately slow in the
lower part of the subsoil.
Most areas of this soil are used as rangeland or
. woodland. In some areas where water management is
adequate, this soil isusec:l for citrus, improved pasture,
or truck crops. The natural vegetation is mostly saw
palmetto, slash pine, long leaf pine. South Florida slash
pine, pineland threeawn, chalky bluestem, fetterbush
Iyonia, gallberry, and low panicums.
Wetness and droughtiness are very severe limitations
affecting cultivated crops. The number of suitable crops
is limited uniess very intensive water and soil
management practices are' used. If good water-control
and soil-improving measures are used, some vegetable
crops can be grown. The water-control system must
remove excess water in wet periods and provide water
for irrigation in dry periods. Crop rotations should keep
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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
protectthesoil from erosion. Seedbed preparation
should include. 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 peds, and a plant covershould 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
. mes'sures are needed to remove excess surface water
after heavY rainfall., Fertilizer and lime are needediand;'
. grazing. should. be controHed to preventovergrazll1Q and .
weakening of theplarits. " .'" . .' . .
, '. Typically, theSouthFloridaFIa.tWbods range sits'
includes areas of this soil. The dominant vegetation is
scattered prrietreas'withan understory of saw painietto
and grass. If goodgra:zing managementpracticas are
. used. thIs range' site has the potential to produce
significant amounts of creeping bluestem,. lopsided'
indiangrass, chalky bluestem, and various panicums. If
range deterior$tion occurs, saw palmetto and.pineland
. thr~ea:wn are dominant. '. . '.'
The potential productivity for pine trees is moderately
high. The major concerns in management are seedling
mortality; plant competition, .andth~ equipment use
limitation during periods of heavy rainfall. South Florida .
slash pine 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 elElV;:ited
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 soil strength
Polk County, Florida
This soil is poorly suited to citrus; however, if a well
designed irrigation system is used, this soil is
moderately well suited. A ground cover of close-growing
plants should be maintained between the trees to
control soil blowing in dry weather and water erosion
following rainfalL Fertilizer and soil amendments are
. needed to maintain plant vigor.
This sQiI. is moderately well suited to pastures of.
pangolagrass and bahiag,rass. Lime and fertilizer are
needed. To establish pasture plants, the grass should
be planted during the rainy season or irrigation should
be used. '. .
T~e potentialprbductivityforpinetrees is moderately
high. Experimentalplantlngs of pine have shown good
growth. ThepoteritIal for commercial production is.. .
moderate. Major concerns irimanagement are the '.'
"..' equipment Lise limitation, seedling mortality, and plant '.
~competition... Slash' pine ,South Florida. sJashpine, and
'?,'-:'J9ng,leafplneare tHe best trees to pla~t.. . ..... ...
,r<;Thissoil has only slightlimitationsaffecting most
g,;:' urbiin uses including septic tarika~sorption fields.'
':'i,'Seepage isa severe limitation affecting sites for trench
~;' and area sanitary landfills. The sidewalls and bottom of
;'!irenchsanitary landfills shoulq be Iinedorseale'd.
~;Onsiteinvestigation of building sites is recommended
'ii because of differerit reclamation methods.
"; The sandy surface is a severe limitation affecting
jrecreational uses. The soil must be stabilized to
'):overcome this problem.
': .... . The 'capability subclass is Vis.
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. 13.......Samsula muck. This very poorly drained,
t"organic soil is in swamps and marshes. Areas of this
'< soil range from 30 to several hundred acres. Slopes are
(smooth and are less than 2 percent. .
'.. Typically, this soil is black to dark reddish brown
:, muck to a depth of about 31 inches. The underlying .-
;:' material is sand to a depth of at least 80 inches. It is'
black in the upper part and dark grayish brown in the
lower part.
Included with this soil in mapping are Hontoon and
.. Placid soils. Hontoon soils are similar to the Samsula
soil. Placid soils are sandy. The included soils make up
about 10 to 20 percent of the map unit.
This Samsula soil has a seasonal high water table at
or above the surface except during extended dry
periods. Areas on flood plains are subject to frequent
flooding as well as to ponding. The available water
capacity is high. Permeability is rapid.
The natural vegetation is mostly loblollybay gordonia,
cypress, red maple, blackgum, and other water-tolerant
trees and pine trees. The ground cover is greenbrier,
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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 an(j keep the soil saturated with water at other
times:
This soil is not suited to citrus.
If adequatewater~controlmeasures are used, this
soil i.s well suited to pastures of. pangolagrass,
bahiagrass, and white clover, G razing should be
~ontrolledto maintain plant vigor and good ground
cqver. FertHizer thatis high in P9tash,phosphorus, and
.minorelements I.sneed.ed albngwith limEi:.. .,'
. Typically,theFreshwater MarshesandPondsrange
site include$, areas of this soil, The dominant vegetation .'
is an open expanse of grassE!s, sedges" rushes, and
other herbaceous plants in areas where the soiL
generally is' saturated' or covered with. water for at least
2months 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 maidencahe dominate the
drier parts .ofthe site, and maldehcane 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 because 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
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about 8 inches thick. The subsurface layer is brown to
very pale brown sand to a depth of about 57 inches.
The subsoil is sandy clay loam to a depth of at least 80
inches. It is very pale brown in the upper part, yellowish
brown in the next part, and light gray in the lower part.
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
Apopka, Candler, Millhopper, and Tavares soils.
Apopka soils are well drained. Candler and Tavares
soils do not have a loamy subsoil. Millhopper soils are
similar to the Sparr soil. The included soils make up 15
to 20 percent of the map unit.
This Sparr soil has a seasonal high water table at a
depth of 20 to 40 inches for 1 to 4 months in most
years. The available water capacity is low. Permeability
is moderately slow or slow in the subsoil.
Most areas of this soil are used for citrus, pasture, or
range. The natural vegetation is. mostly oak, hickory,
magnolia, sweetgum, slash pine, South Florida slash
pine, andlongleaf pine. The understory includes
gallberry, waxmyrtle, scattered saw palmetto, and.
pineland threeawn.
Droughtiness and rapid leaching of plant nutrients.
are severe limitations affecting cultivated crops. If good
water management and soil-improving measures are
used, however, fruit and vegetable crops can be grown.
For best yields, crops need to .be irrigated during dry
periods. Row crops should be planted in sequence with
close-growing cover crops that remain on the land
three-fourths of the time. Crop residue and cover crops
help to protect the soil from erosion. Seedbed
preparation should include bedding of the rows.
Fertilizer and lime should be added according to the
needs of the crop.
In places that are relatively free from freezing
temperatures, this soil is well suited to citrus. A water-
control system is needed to maintain the water table at
an effective depth. A close-growing plant cover should
be maintained between the trees to control soil blowing
in dry weather and water erosion during heavy rainfall.
Good yields of oranges and grapefruit generally can be
obtained without irrigation, but increased yields are
feasible where irrigation water is readily available.
Fertilizer and lime are needed.
This soil is well suited to pasture and hay crops.
Deep-rooted plants, such as coastal bermudagrass and
bahiagrass, grow well if fertilizer and lime are used.
Production is occasionally restricted by extended
drought. Grazing should be controlled to maintain plant
vigor and good ground cover.
Typically, the Oak Hammock range site includes
areas of this soil. The dominant vegetation is a dense
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canopy of predominantly live oak trees. Because of the
dense canopy and relatively open understory, cattle use
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. Major concerns in management are the equipment
use limitation, seedling mortality, and plant competition.
Slash pine and South Florida slash pine are the best
trees to plant.
Wetness is a severe limitation affecting septic tank
absorption fields, sewage lagoons, and sanitary landfills
and a moderate limitation affecting sites for dwellings
without basements, small commercial buildings, and
local roads and streets. Because seepage is also a
severe limitation affecting sewage lagoons and sanitary
landfills, the sidewalls of these structures should be
sealed. Special measures are required to overcome the
excessive wetness of this soil. Septic tank absorption
fields should be elevated by adding fill material.
The sandy texture is a severe limitation affecting
recreational uses. Suitable topsoil or pavement can be
used to stabilize the surface in heavy traffic areas.
The capability subclass is IIlw.
e1 S- Tavares fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes. This
moderately well drained soil is on broad uplands and
knolls on flatwoods. Areas of this soil range from about
10 to 80 acres. Slopes are smooth to convex.
Typically, this soil has a dark grayish brown fine sand
surface layer about 8 inches thick. The underlyirTg
material to a depth of at least 80 inches is light
yellowish brown fine sand that grades to very pale
brown.
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
Adamsville, Candler, Millhopper, Narcoossee, and Zolfo
soils. Also included are small areas of soils in which
organic-stained layers occur within a depth of 80
inches. Millhopper soils have a loamy subsoil, and
Narcoossee and Zolfo soils have a dark subsoil.
Adamsville and Candler soils are similar to the Tavares
soil. The included soils make up about 10 to 20 percent
of the map unit.
This Tavares soil has a seasonal high water table at
a depth of 40 to 80 inches for several months in most
years. The available water capacity is very low.
Permeability is rapid or very rapid.
Most areas of this soil are used for citrus. Some
remain in natural vegetation that is mostly South Florida
slash pine, slash pine, longleaf pine, turkey oak,
bluejack oak, and post oak and an understory of
, ..Iand threeawn, creeping bluestem, lopsided
,.'~J.~ijQrass, hairy panicums, low panicums, and purple
;r;~gr~~s;.. '
",;[his,'soil has severe limitations affecting most
'I. '1". ",
'Jflvated crops. Droughtioess and rapid leaching of
intfllJtrients . limit the choice of plants and reduce
:'~'~p\la'Yi~lds of suitable crops. .If the highwater table
"'~.endepths of40 and 60 inches, it supplements
Yi"avallable water capacity by providing water
.;,,<;~,9apillary rise. In verydry periods, the water .
I(,:clrops well below the rbot zone and little capillary
);:Is:available to plants. Soil management should
thde:';rowcropson the contour in strips with close.
"I{.....".' .' ..' '. .' . '. .' ........
';"fj'jg,'crops. Crop rotations should keep close"'
'''gcrops on the land at least two-thIrds otthe ....;.
~rt.i1ize. r and 11m. e are needed for all crops. Soil. .,....'
'ihgcQver crops and allcrop residue should be' "'"
~e. grounc;l to. protect the '. soil from erosion andt9
""ikorganic '. matter' content. Irrigation of. high 'value'
, R~t~~~~e,r,.ab'IYI" isfea~ible where irrigation water is
.jwalae. " .
ces that are relatively free from freezing
,ratures, this soH is well suited to citrus.Agood
JI~Q~;P().v$rofclose~grOwing plants is needed>
! ">~n.the trees to minimize erosion. Fair yields can
JI;y~eobtained without irrigatIon, but optimum
" ,'g:en$rally are feasible where irrigation water is
'/"":--'vailable. Fertilizer and lime are needed.
})i1 is well suited to pastures of pangolagrass,
~",,"~.,,;~rmudagrass, and bahiagr~ss. ~hite ,~Iover '.
M~$'p;edeza also produce good Yields .Iffertlllzer and
:'areLJsed. Controlled grazing is needed to mairitain
.' 0",. ~ <..,. 0""
"'Us plarits for maximum yields. .. '" .'
''jO,ally, the Longleaf. Pine-Turkey Oak Hills range
'ejud.esareas of this soil. The dominant vegetation
gl.eaf pine and turkey oak. Because of the rapid
. ,ernentof plant nutrients and water through this soil,
*~lfertility is low. Forage production and quality are
~i~":ai1d cattle do not readily use this range site if
~('sites are available. Desirable forage includes
:';plng bluestem, lopsided indiangrass, and low
"'lcums.
iHepotentiaJ productivity for pine trees is moderately
'h;,The major concerns in management are the
"Jpment use limitation, plant competition, and
~',~Iing mortality. Long/eat pine, South Florida slash
,. and slash pine are the best trees to plant.
;,Wetness is a moderate limitation affecting septic tank
:'orption fields. Ground water contamination is a
"~rd in high density areas because of poor filtration.
"epage is a severe limitation affecting sewage
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lagoons and sanitary landfills, and the sidewalls shou/d.
be sealed; limitations affecting sites for dwellings
without basements, small commercial bulldings,and
local roads and streets are only ~light.
The sandy texture is a severe limitation affecting
recreational development. Suitable topsoil or pavement
can be . used to stabilize the surface in heavy traffic
areas.
The capability subclass is Ills.
16-Urban land. This map unit consists of areas that
are more than 8~ percent covered by buildings, streets,
houses,schoOI~, 'shopplng centers, andlndustrial. .
complexes. U'rbanlandismalnly in larger towns'and '
fringe areas. Open areas include lawns~nd '. ... .' ,
. playgroundS. Because soils In urban areas have been.
I'$worked. they can nalonger be recognized as a ...........,...............
natural soli. . FiUnlateriaJ has been added In weta'raas
to alleviate water problems, or soli matel'ial has been'"
excavated to blend with the surrounding landscape.
. .Neither acapabillty subclass rior a woodland
o.rd.inationsymbol h~s been assigned to this map unit.
e17-Smyrna and Myakka fIne sands. This map unit
consIsts of poorly. drained sOils In broad areas on
f1atwoods. It is about 55 percent Smyrna soil and 40 .., .
percent Myakka soli.. butthe 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 Salls range from 10 to seve'ralhundred
acres. Slopes are smo.oth to concave and arfj Oto 2
percent.
Typically, this" Smyrna soil. has a black fine sand
surface layer about 4 inches thick. The .subsurfacelayer
is gray firie 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 eo 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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months in most years. The available water capacity is
low. Permeability is moderate or moderately rapid in the
subsoil.
Included with these soils in mapping are small areas
of 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 of the map unit.
The natural vegetation on Smyrna and Myakka soils
is mostly longleaf pine, slash pine, South Florida slash
pine, saw palmetto, running oak, gallberry, waxmyrtle,
huckleberry, pineland threeawn, and scattered
fetterbush 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 tne 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 managem,entpractices
are used, these soils are poorly suitedto 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 bfuestem,
lopsided indiangrass, chalky bluestem, and various
panicums. If range deterioration occurs, saw palmetto
and pineland three awn are dominant.
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The potential productivity for pine trees is moderate.
The major concerns in management are the equipment
use limitation, seedling mortality, and plant competition.
South Florida slash pine and slash pine are the best
trees to plant.
These soils are severely limited as sites for urban
development because of the wetness during rainy
periods. The high water table interferes with proper
functioning of septic tank absorption fields. Fill material
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
on flatwoods. Areas of this soil range from 3 to several
hundred acres. Slopes are smooth to concave and are
o to 2 percent.
Typically, this soil has a surface layer that is 15
inches thick. The upper part is black mucky fine sand
and the lower part is black fine sand. The subsurface
layer to a depth of about 28 inches is fine sand. It is
gray in the upper part and grayish brown in the lower
part. The subsoil is grayish brown sandy clay loam to a
depth of abolJt 40 inches, light grayish brown sandy
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 soils
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 ponding. 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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e 21-lmmokalee sand. This poorly drained soil is in
broad areas 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 Immokalee soil but have a Bh
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 seasonal 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 is 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 and supply water ~s 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 10 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 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 blueslem, and various panicums. If
range deterioration occurs, saw palmetto and pineland
threeawn are dominant.
The potential productivity for pine trees is moderate.
The major concerns in management are seedling
mortality, plant competition, and the equipment use
limitation during periods of heavy rainfall. Slash pine
and South Florida slash pine are the best trees to plant
This soli has severe limitations affecting septic tank
absorption fields, building sites, and local roads and
streets. Special measures are required t~ overcome thE
excessive wetness. Septic tank absorption fields can bl
elevated by adding fill material. Foundations and
roadbeds require special measures that provide
additional soli strength.
The excessive wetness and the sandy texture are
severe limitations affecting recreational uses. A water-
control system that keeps the seasonal high water tabl,
below a depth of about 2.5 feet is required. Suitable
topsoil or pavement can be used to stabilize the soil
surface in heavy traffic areas.
The capability subclass is IVw.
22-Pomello fine sand. This moderately well draine
soil is on low, broad ridges and low knolls on flatwood:
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
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. !
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
Immokalee 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 a
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.
should be maintained between the trees. Fertilizer and
lime are needed.
The soil is well suited to pasture and hay crops, such
as coastal bermudagrass and bahlagrass. Grasses
respond to fertilizer and lime. Grazing should be
controlled to maintain plant vigor for highest yields.
Typically, the Oak Hammock range site includes
areas of this soil. The dominant vegetation is a dense
canopy of predominantly live oak trees. Because of the
dense canopy and relatively open understory, cattle use
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 high. Slash
pine a'nd South Florida slash pine are the best trees to
plant.
This soil is severely limited as a site for urban
development because of the wetness during rainy
periods. The high water table interferes with proper
functioning of septic tank absorption fields. Fill material
can be used to elevate the absorption fields. This soli
has only slight limitations affecting sites for buildings
and local roads and streets.
The sandy surface is a severe limitation affecting
recreational uses. This limitation can be overcome by
adding suitable topsoil or other material in heavy traffic
areas.
The capability subclass is IIw.
27-Kendrlck fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes. This
well drained soil is on broad uplands and high knolls on
flatwoods. Areas of this soil range from 40 to several
hundred acres. Slopes are smooth to concave.
Typically, this soil has a very dark grayish brown fine
sand surface layer about 9 inches thick. The subsurface
layer is brownish yellow fine sand to a depth of about
29 inches. The subsoil to a depth of about 34 inches is
brownish yellow fine sandy loam. To a depth of about
64 inches it is yellowish brown and brownish yellow
sandy clay loam that is 1 to 5 percent plinthite. The
underlying material is gray sandy clay loam that is
mottled in shades of brown and red.
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
Apopka. Candler, and Millhopper soils. Candler soils do
not have a loamy subsoil. Apopka and Millhopper soils
are similar to the Kendrick soil. The included soils make
up about 10 to 30 percent of the map unit.
This Kendrick soil does not have a water table within
a depth of 80 inches. The available water capacity is
moderate. Permeability is slow or moderately slow in
the subsoil.
Most areas of this soil are used for citrus or improved
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pasture. The natural vegetation is mostly long/eaf pine,
South Florida slash pine, slash pine, hickory, magnolia,
laurel oak, and live oak. The understory includes
bluestem, indiangrass, hairy panicum, and annual forbs.
A moderate hazard of erosion affects cultivated
crops, and erosion-control measures are needed. These
measures include contour cultivation of row crops
planted in strips with cover crops. Crop rotations should
keep cover crops on the land at least half the time.
Cover crops and crop residue help to maintain organic
matter content and control erosion. Maximum yields
require good seedbed preparation, fertilizer, and lime.
This soil is droughty in dry periods, and yields are often
reduced by untimely droughts. Irrigation of some high
value crops is feasible if irrigation water is readily
available.
In places that are relatively free from freezing
temperatures, this soil is well suited to citrus. A good
ground cover of close-growing plants is needed
between the trees to control erosion. Fertilizer, lime,
and a well designed irrigation system are needed for
highest yields.
This soil is well suited to pasture and hay crops.
Clover, tall fescue, coastal bermudagrass, and
improved bahiagrass produce good yields if properly
managed. Fertilizer, lime, and controlled grazing help to
maintain vigorous plants for highest yields and good
ground cover.
Typically, the Upland Hardwood Hammock range site
includes areas of this soil. The dominant vegetation is a
dense canopy of oak, magnolia, and hickory. Because
of the dense canopy and relatively open understory,
cattle use this range site mainly for shade and resting
areas. Desirable forage includes indiangrass,
switchgrass, longleaf uniola, and chalky bluestem.
The potential productivity for pine trees is high. The
moderate equipment use limitation, seedling mortality,
and plant competition are concerns in management.
Slash pine and South Florida slash pine are the best
trees to plant.
This soil is well suited to most urban uses; however,
seepage is a severe limitation affecting sewage lagoons
and area sanitary landfills. Sidewalls of these structures
need to be sealed and stabilized.
T~e sandy surface is a severe limitation affecting
recreational uses. This limitation can be easily
overcome by adding suitable topsoil or constructing
permanent covering in heavy traffic areas.
The capability subclass is lie.
29-St. Lucie fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes. This
excessively drained soil is on dune-like ridges and
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and poor 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
limitations affecting recreational uses. A water-control
system and suitable topsoil or resurfacing can help to
overcome these limitations.
The capability subclass is IVw.
31-Adamsvllle fine 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 light
yellowish brown fine sand that grades to very pale
brown.
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
Tavares, Satellite, and 20lfo soils. Tavares and Satellite
soils are similar to the Adamsville soil. 20lfo 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 months 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, longleaf
pine, laurel oak, and water oak and an understory of
saw palmetto, pineland 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 moderately well suited to pastures of
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pangolagrass and bahiagrass. Simple drainage is
needed to remove excess surface water in times of
heavy rainfall.
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 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 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 Jllw.
e 32-Kallga muck. This very poorly drained soil is in
marshes and swamps. Areas of this soil range from
about 10 to several hundred acres. Slopes 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
fe\V 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
~~}~Qht lfoildll1g as well as to pondlng. The
iWa.l13r 9apac:ity is very high~ Permeability is
':ti's'ow., "
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Most areas of this soil are In natural vegetation and
provide wildlife habitat and water storage. The natural
vegetation is mostly swaetbay, cypress,blackgum,
Carolina ash, and red maple with an understory of
sawgrass, IHies, reeds, sedges, and wClxmyrtle. A few
drained areas are used for pasture or sod,
Unless this soil is drained, it ;s not suited to
cultivated crops. If water control' is, adequate, this soil is
well suited to most vegetable crops. A well designed
and maintained water.control system should remove
excess water ~hen crops are on the land and keep the
soil saturated with water at all other times, '
This soil is not suited to citrus. '
Most improved grasses and clover grow well if water
is properly controlled. Water control should maintain the
water table near the surface to prevent oxidation of the
organic layers (fig: 6).
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 least
2 months during the year. Ifgood 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 maiden cane dominate the
drier parts of the range site, and maidencane is
dominant in the wetter parts. Other desirable, forage
includes, cutgrass, bluejoint panicum, sloughgrass, and
low panicums~ Periodic highwater levels provide a '
much needed natural deferment from overgrazing~ If
excessive grazing occurs, common carpetgrass, an
introdllced plant, tends to dominate the drier parts of
~es~~ '~ '
, This soil is not suited to pine tree production or to
urban uses.
The capability subclass is Vllw.
e 33-Holopaw fine sand, depressional. This very
poorly drained soil is in wet depressions on flatwoods.
Areas of this soil range from 5 to over 100 acres.
Slopes are smooth to concave and are 0 to 2 percent.
Typically, this soil has a very dark gray fine sand
surface layer about 6 inches thick. The subsurface layer
to a depth of about 41 inches is light brownish gray to
grayish brown fine sand. The subsoil is light gray sandy
clay loam to a depth of about 65 inches. The underlying
material ;s gray loamy sand.
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
Basinger, Felda, and Floridana soils. Basinger soils do
not have a foamy subsoil. Felda and FloTidana soils are
similar to the Hotopaw soil. The included soils make up
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Figure 7.-Cypress trees are the domInant vegetation on Holopaw fine sand, depressional.
about 20 to 40 percent of the map unit.
This Holopaw soil is ponded for more than 6 months
during most years. The available water capacity is low.
Permeability is moderately slow in the subsoil.
Most of the acreage of this soil is rangeland or
woodland. A few areas that have adequate water
control are used for truck crops. The natural vegetation
is dominantly cypress (fig. 7) with a few scattered slash
pine and cabbage palm. The understory plants include
waxmyrtle, sand cordgrass, and maidencane.
This soil is not suited to cultivated crops, planted
pine trees, or pasture unless extensive drainage is
provided. .
Typically, the Freshwater Marshes and Ponds range
site includes areas of this soil. The dominant vegetation
is an open expanse of grasses, sedges, rus'hes, and
other herbaceous plants in an area where the soil
generally is saturated or covered with water for at least
. 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 range 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 severely limited as a site for all' urban and
recreational uses because of the ponding. Drainage and
"1.","
_~,*tge amounts of fill material are needed. Most areas do
,1'not have suitable outlets for excess water.
:~~hh'ecapability subclass is Vllw. '
.~~~:~:::<_-. "'><" "_ " i
i~t:34-Anclote mucky fine sand, depressional. This
,"rypoorly drained soil is in depressions mostly
'rd'ering,lakes throughout the county. Most areas are 3
5t:too acres. Slopes are smooth to concave and are 0 .
"'2 percent. .
,Typically, the surface layer of this soi} Is black mucky
. ;e:sand to a depth of about 8 inches and very dark
"r~yfine,sand to a depth of about 18 inches; The
~r{~t~i'lylng material is gray fine sand to a depth of about
,~:;rl)chE3$~nd dark gray fine sand to a depth of at least
~:'2Ihches. '" '.' ,'. ..'
~P9iu.ded with this soil in mapping are small areas of
$inge~I,F,IQridana, and Samsulasoils.Also included.
;~~~,~asqf s9i1s. that are similar to. the Anclote soli ....
',~pJtheY.have as much as 10 inches of muck on the
~.9~;floridana soilshave a loamy subsoil.. Samsula
E;.~re.organic.Basingersolls are similar to the
.;..,J.ot~soil. The included 50115 make up about 15to 30
;~'f6ent of the map unit. .'. . .' .' '.'
.,}ThiS Anclote soil is ponded for at least 6 months
~l'.;_ .,,". .-," '. .
JirlQ,Qmost years. The available water capacity is low.
~rrn~ability is rapid, ., . .
,'!>IMostofthe acreage of this ,soil is rangeland or
':999Iand. The natural vegetation is cypress; bay,
(rolinaash, scattered cabbagepalm, maple, and
~<Shes.<." .... '. '. . "
~"t;Jnlessthissoilis drained, it is too wet to be used for
'i!ltivatedcrops or, pasture. Drainage outlets need to be
'(catedbefore drainage can be applied.
~}Thi~ .soH is' not suited to citrus., .
.i:iJypically, the Freshwater Ma.rshes and Ponds range
~jt.ElincIUdes areas of this soil. The dominant vegetation
,'i.~n open expanse of grasses, sedges, rushes, and
"Jh~rherbaceous plants in areas where the soil
>'ierierally is saturated or covered with water for at least
"'rnonths during the year. If good grazing management
"rscticesare used, this range site has the potential to
roduce more forage than any of the other range sites.
')lalkybluestem and blue maldencane dominate the
,'rier parts of the range site, and maidencane is
80minant in the wetter parts. Other desirable forage
)icludes cutgrass, bluejoint panicum, sloughgrass, and
~Iow panicums. Periodic high water levels provide a
~."uch 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 generally is not used for the commercial
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production of pine trees, and the potential productivity is
high only if surface drainage is developed. The major
concerns In management are seedling mortality and the
equipment use limitation caused by the wetness.
Thissoills severely limited as a site for most urban
uses because of the ponding. The high water table
interferes with proper functioning of septic tank
absorption fields, sewage lagoons, and sanitary
landfills. The ponding is a severe limitation affecting
sites for buildings and local roads and streets. Water
outlets generally are not available. Fill material can be
used to increase the effective depth to the water table.
The ponding is a severe limitation affecting
recreational uses.. It is difficulttoovercome. because .,'
areas of this soilgenerally are In 'depressions. In areas
that are made suitable, topsoil or suitable fill material
,must be added to improve trafficabllity; ,
The capability subclass is Vllw.
.3~Hontoon muck. This very poorly drained soil is .
in swamps and marshes. Areas of this soil range from 5
to several hundred acres. Slopes are dominantly less
than 1 percent but range from 0 to 2 percent. .
Typically, this soil is black muck to a depth of about'
11 . Inches and dark brown muck to a depth of about 75
inches. The underlying material is black sandy loam to
a depth of atleast 80 Inches.
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
'Kaliga, Placid. and Samsula soils and some soils that
are similar to the Hontoon soil exceptthey have less
decomposed organic matter. Placid soils are sandy,
KaUga and Samsula salls are similar to the Hontoon
soil. The included soils make up about 15 to 30 percent
of the map unit. .
This Hontoonsoil has a seasonal high water table
that is at or above the surface except during extended
dry periods. Areas on flood plains are subject to
frequent flooding as well as to ponding. The available
water capacity is very high. Permeability is rapid.
Most of the acreage of this soil is in natural
vegetation and provides wildlife habitat and water
storage. The natural vegetation is redbay, white bay,
red maple. blackgum, and cypress with a ground cover
of sawgrass. lilies, reeds, ferns, greenbrier, and other
aquatic plants.
Wetness is a very severe limitationaffec1ing
cultivated crops. If water control is adequate. excellent
vegetable crops can be grown. A well designed and
maintained water-control system must remove excess
water when crops are growing and keep the soil
saturated at other times. Crops respond well to fertilizer.
Water-tolerant cover crops can be grown when row
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crops are not planted. To improve the soil, all crop
residue and cover crops should be incorporated into the
soil.
ihis soil is not suited to citrus because 01 the high
water table and low strength.
In its natural state, this soil is poorly suited to
pasture. Improved pasture grasses and clover do well
only if a well designed water-control system is installed.
The water table should be maintained near the surface
to prevent excessive oxidation of organic matter.
Fertilizer high in potash, phosphorus, and minor
elements is needed to maintain plant vigor. Lime should
be used to maintain a proper pH.
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 an area where the soil
generally is saturated or covered with water for at least
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 range site, and maiden cane 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.
This soil has very severe limitations affecting urban
and recreational uses because of the pondin'g and low
strength.
The capability subclass is Vllw.
36-Baslnger mucky fine sand, depressional. This
very poorly drained soil is in wet depressions on
flatwoods. Areas of this soil range from about 4 to 25
acres. Slopes are smooth to convex and are 0 to 2
percent.
Typically, this soil has a very dark gray mucky fine
sand surface layer about 7 inches thick. The subsurface
layer is light gray fine sand to a depth of about 35
inches. The subsoil is a mixture of grayish brown and
very dark grayish brown fine sand to a depth of about
45 inches. The underlying material is brow!'l fine sand to
a depth of at least 80 inches.
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
Placid, Pompano, St. Johns, and Samsula sails.
Samsula soils are organic. Placid, Pompano, and St.
Johns sails are similar to the Basinger soil. Also
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included are soils that are similar to the Basinger soil
except they have a loamy sand or sandy laam subsoil.
The included soils make up 15 to 20 percent 01 the map
unit.
This Basinger soil is ponded for more than 6 months
during most years. The available water capacity is low.
Permeability is rapid.
Most of the acreage .of this soil is in natural
vegetation .of broomsedge bluestem, chalky bluestem,
maidencane, cutgrass, St. Johnswart, pineland'
threeawn, cypress, and ather water-tolerant trees.
This soil is not suited to cultivated crops, citrus, or.
improved pasture because .of the ponding.
Typically, the Freshwater Marshes and Pends range
site includes areas .of this soil. The dominant vegetation
is an open expanse .of grasses, sedges, rushes, and
other herbaceaus plants in areas where the soil
generally is saturated or covered with water for at least
2 months during the year. If good grazing management
practices are used, this range site has the potential to
produce more ferage than any of the other range sites.
Chalky bluestem and blue maidencane dominate the
drier parts of the range site, and maidencane is
deminant in the wetter parts. Other desirable forage
includes cutgrass, bluejeint panicum, sloughgrass, and
law panicums. Periodic high water levels previde a
much needed natural deferment fram .overgrazing. If
excessive grazing occurs, common carpetgrass, an
intreduced plant, tends ta dominate the drier parts of
the range site.
This seil generally is net used for the commercial
production of pine trees. The potential productivity is
mederate only if surface drainage is developed. The
major management concerns, caused by the high water
table, are the severe equipment use limitatien and
seedling mortality.
This soil is severely limited as a site for most urban
and recreatianal uses because .of the ponding. The high
water table interferes with proper functioning .of septic
tank absarptien fields, sewage lagaens, and sanitary
landfills. The pending is a severe limitation affecting
sites for buildings and local roads and streets. Drainage
outlets generally are not available. Fill material can be
used te increase the effective depth to the water table.
The capability subclass is Vllw.
37-Placld fine sand, frequently fleeded. This very
paarly drained soil is on narrow flood plains. Areas of
this soil range frem 30 t.o several hundred acres. Slopes
are smoath to concave and are 0 to 2 percent.
Typically, this soil has a black fine sand surface layer
about 18 inches thick. The underlying material is dark
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39-Arents, clayey substratum. These maderately
well drained to. samewhat paerly drained sails are a
result af ph asp hate ar silica mining. Deflacculated clay
is pumped into. preshaped trenches ar into. a series af
pits fram which phasphate has been remaved. The clay
cames aut as ane separate after the phasphate
pebbles, are, and sand have been remaved. It has a
very high cancentratian af water and takes a very lang
time to. dry aut under natural canditians. After the clay is
dry enaugh to. suppart seme vehicular traffic, a cap af
sail material (Arents) is spread ever the clay. Areas of
these sails range frem abaut 100 to. 640 aCres. Slopes
are smeeth to. convex.
The celer and thickness ef these .seils vary frem one
area to. anether. Typically, these sails are brown ar
yellawish brewn to gray ar white sand to. a depth af 2 to
4 feet. Seme areas have a very compacted mixture of
sand and clay that is underlain by several feet ef
mottled gray er gleyed clay. Some o.f the mere cern man
celers are light gray, dark gray, pale green, and dark
greenish gray.
Included in mapping are small areas af Hydraquents
and Neilhurst seils and some areas ef Arents that de
nat have a clayey substratum. Also included are small
meunds that have slapes of more than 5 percent. The
included sails make up 15 to. 20 percent ef the map
unit.
In the Arents, the high water table, available water
capacity, and permeability are variable. The high water
table generally ranges fram about 2 to. 4 feet. The
available water capacity generally is low in the surface
layer and high in subsurface layer. Permeability is
variable but generally rapid in the surface and very slaw
in the subsurface layer. Natural fertility generally is low
but can range to. medium.
Most areas ef these soils are used fer pasture.
Onsite investigatian is recommended before using these
soils as sites for buildings, roadways, recreational
areas, and ether related activities.
This map unit is not suited to mast common
cultivated craps. Variability of the tapsail and lew
natural fertility are the main limitatians. Special seedbed
preparatien and water management are needed.
These seils have net been used extensively fer
agrenemic practices. Seme experimental plets are
being tested.
Neither a capability subclass ner a waedland
erdinatien symbo.l has been assigned to. this map unit.
e 40-Wauchula fine sand. This peerly drained seil is
in law, braad areas en flatweeds. Areas ef this seil
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range from 5 to. 40 acres. Slopes are smooth to.
concave and are 0 to 2 percent.
Typically, this sail has a black fine sand surface layer
about 7 inches thick. The subsurface layer is gray fine
sand to a depth of about 18 inches. The upper part ef
the subsaills erganic-coated fine sand to. a depth ef
abeut 26 inches. The next part to a depth of about 33
inches is dark grayish brown fine sand. The lewer part
of the subsoil is light brewnish gray fine sandy loam to
a depth af about 38 Inches, light gray sandy clay laam
to a depth af abeut 56 inches, and gray fine sandy loam
to a depth of abeut 70 inches. The underlying material
is gray fine sandy leam.
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas ef
Lynne, Myakka. and Pamena sails. Myakka seils do net
have a loamy subseil. Lynne and Pemona sails are
similar to the Wauchula soil. The included seils make
up 20 to 40 percent of the map unit.
This Wauchula soil has a seasonal high water table
within a depth of 12 inches for 1 to 4 menths during
mest years. The available water capacity Is maderate.
Permeability is slow in the lower part ef the subseil.
Mast areas of this seil are rangeland er weodland.
Some areas that have adequate water management are
used for citrus, improved pasture, er truck creps. The
natural vegetation is longleaf pine, slash pine, and
South Florida slash pine and an understery of saw
palmetto, gallberry, fetterbush Iyenia, southern
bayberry, and pineland threeawn.
Wetness is a severe limitatien affecting cultivated
creps. The number of suitable crops is very limited
unless intensive water-control measures are used. If a
water-control system is used, many kiilds of flewers and
vegetables can be grewn. The system must remove
excess water in wet periods and previde subsurface
irrigatien in dry perieds. Goed management also
includes crop rotatiens that keep clese-growing, soil-
impreving crops an the land at least twe-thirds ef the
time. These crops and crep residue help to centrel soil
blowing and to. maintain erganic matter content.
Fertilizer and lime should be added accerding to. the
needs ef the crep.
This soil generally is peorly suited to. citrus because
of. the wetness. If preperly drained, it is mederately
suited to. aranges and grapefruit. Drainage should
rem eve excess water frem the seil rapidly and maintain
the water table at an effective depth. Citrus trees should
be planted an beds. A greund cever af c1ese-grawing
plants between the trees helps to centrol seil blowing
when the seil is dry and water erosien during heavy
rainfall. Regular applicatiens ef fertilizer and occasional
ndler and Tavares soils. These soils are similar to
::'::,'Astatula soil. They make up less than 15 percent of
"'", "
,,':map unit.
:This Astatula soil does not have a water table within
Jepthof 72 inches. The available water capacity is
W low. Permeability is very rapid.
lMost of the acreage of this soil is used for citrus or
]~;rovedpasture. The natural vegetation is bluejack
'~.turkeyoak, long leaf pine, sand pine, Rosemary,
~~I~ndthreeawn, bluestem, and paspalum.
[this soil is not suited to most cultiv'ated crops and
"IDfbecause of droughtiness and the rapid leaching of
'6fnutrients. If irrigation is used, high yields of citrus'
')j'eobtained. Fer!i1izer and lime should be applied
',oidfng to the needs of the crop." ' '
J;h'fssqilispoorlysuited to pasture and hay crops;
'ever,grasses,such as pangolagrass and
~rass;can~begrqwn. '. , ,',,' "
pIcaily,theLohgleaf Pine-Turk~y Oak Hills range
"nchides' areas 01 this soil. The dominant vegetation
;'iH~j~a.fplne and turkey oak. Forage production aMd
jfty;ar~ poor, and cattle do not readily usethis range
'Tlfot~Elr silesere available. Desirable forage ,','
~descreeping bluestem, lopsided indiangrass, and
. ~pa~icums. "
'M'potential productivity for pine trees is low. The
19r.'concerns in management, caused by
'!;Jghtiness and sandiness, are the equipment use
':ation and<seedling mortality. Sand pine is the best
rio,plant.', " " '
~. ;'his' soil has only slight limitations affecting most
~ah uses. Because of poor filtration, however, ground
ii(contamination is a hazard in areas that have a
'::'i1tration Of homes with septic tanks. Seepage is a
,ere limitation affecting sanitary landfills. Landfill
t-. " ' '."
~,ches should be sealed. The slope is a moderate
tationaffecting sites for small commercial buildings.
,:he sandy surface causes poor trafficability in
(eational areas. Suitable topsoil or some form of
'-,~cingcan reduce or overcome this limitation. Slope
"'severe limitation affecting playgrounds.
'he capability subclass is Vis.
7-Zolfo fine sand. This somewhat poorly drained
,', is on low, broad ridges and knolls on flatwoods.
.:as of this soil range from 10 to 150 acres. Slopes
, smooth to concave and are 0 to 2 percent.
" ypically, this soil has a very dark gray fine sand
, ace layer about 7 inches thick. The subsurface layer
, na sand. It is brown to pale brown to a depth of
'ut 30 inches and light gray to a depth of about 67
'hes. The next layer to a depth of about 71 inches is
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brown fine sand. Thesubsoil to a depth 01 at least 80
inches Is dark reddish brown tine sand that is coated
with organic matter.
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
Adamsville, Immokalee, Pomello, and Tavares soils.
Adamsvilfe and Tavares soils do not have a dark
subsoil.lmmokalee soils are poorly drained. Pomel,lo
soils are similar to the Zolfo soil. The included soils
, make up about 5 to 15 percent of the map u'nit.
This Zolfo soil has a seasonal high water table at a
depth of 24 to 40 inches for 2 to 6 months during most
years and at a depth of1 0 to 24 inches for up to 2
Weeks in some years. The available watercapacity is
low. Permeability is moderate in the subsoiL
~6st areas of this soil are in citrus. Someremaln in '
natural vegetation that is mostly scattered turkey oak,
laurel oak, \Vater oak, longleaf pine, South Florida slash
pirie, and slash pine with an undercover olpineland
threeawn, bluestem, lopSided indiangrass, gallberry,
a:nd saw palmetto. ,
" Seasonal wetness and droughtiness are severe
limitations affecting cultivated crops. The numbel' of
suJtablecrops is limited. A complete water.control
system is recommended for most crops. If such a
,system is installed and maintained, many fruit and
vegetable crops can be grown. Th~systemshould
, remove excess water rapidly and provide a means of
applying irrigation. Good soil management also includes
close-growing cover crops in the crop rotation. Crop
residue should be used to control soil blowing'and to
maintain organic matter content. Good seedbed
preparation includes bedding. Fertilizer and lime should
be added according to the needs of the crop.
In places that are relatively free from freezing
temperatures, this soil is well suited to citrus. A water.
control system is needed to maintain the high water
table at an effective depth. A ground cover of close.
growing plants should be maintained between the trees
to control soil blowing in dry weather and water erosion
during heavy rainfall. Good yields of oranges and
grapefruit generally can be obtained without irrigation;
however, increased yields can be expected if irrigation
is used during drier periods. Fertilizer and lime are
needed.
This soil is well suited to pasture and hay crops.
Deep-rooted plants, such as coastal bermudagrass and
bahiagrass, grow well if fertilizer and lime are used.
Production is occasionally restricted by extended
drought. Grazing should be controlled to maintain plant
vigor and good ground cover.
A range site is not given for this soil because most of
the acreage is in citrus.
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!~ally, this soli has a dark grayish brown fine sand this range site mainly for shade and resting areas.
~~>Iayer about 6 inches thick. The subsurface layer Desirable forage includes .Iongleaf uniola, low panicums,
,."J1'Elpt.hpfabout 63 inches is light yellowish brown' low paspalum,'switchgrass, and lopsided indlangrass.
,aSvery:'pale brown fine sand. The subsoil Is fine The potential productivity for pine trees is moderately
~,x';:9Yloam to a depth of at least 80, inches. It is light high. The major concerns in management are the'
':R;Wi'~h6rown in the upper part and gray in the lower equipment use limitation, seedling mortality, and plant
';'}"1':::;;' , competition. Slash pine, South FloridasJash pine, and
Udedwith,this soil in mapping are small areas of longleafplne are the best trees to plant. '. ..
,';~'i,l<endrick, Sparr', and Tavares solJs.Apopka This soil is moderately limited as a site for septic
"'~:~6.~ricksbHs are in the highest, better drained tank absorption fields because of the wetness. .The
''''h$orit/:1e landscape, and Sparr soils are In the absorption field .should be slightly elevated. The soil is'
'''~tter positions. Tavares soils are in the same well suited to use asa site for dw~llif'!gs without
"cinthe landscape as those of the MHlhClPper basements and local roads and streets.
tiey'donot have. ,a,loamy subsoil. Apopka, nie sandy surface Is a severe limitation affecting
Tal1~ Sparr soils are similar . to 'the Millhopper recreational. uses., Suitable topsoil or pavement can be
A~?lu.ded soils make up less than. to perce~t of' used to stabilize the surface, . .
Umt~: . '.' '~'. .." .... .... .,.'. .,.... .......;.. .:<>.ThecapablUty subclass is Ills., ,
';illhopper,soir has a seasonal high water table 'a' '. . '., .
ih of,40 to 60.iriches for .1 to 4m.onths.in most' '. ~..77~SateJllt& 8a!1d~.Thissomewha~ poorly drained
.'. .::.:tfe~\laHablewater.ca.pacityisI6W. Permeability SQilis on low knolls and ridges on flatwoods.~Areas of
~~t(n'thesubliOil. .' ' .' .' this soil range from 3 to .200 acres. Slopes are smooth
~':':~r~asofthis soil are in citrus. Some remain in to convex and are Oto 2 percent. .
'egetationthat is mostly live oak, laurel oak, Typically, this soU has a very dark gray sand surface
'e;South Florida slash pine/and longleaf pine. layer.about 6 inches thick. The underlying materialto a
,l,Jghtiness and rapid leaching Of plant nutrients depth of at least 8.0 inches is gray sand that grades to
~~,y~rEllimitations affecting cultivated crops.. grayish brown: '
~1*e;$Oil management practices. are needed if this Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
., :,R~I~ivated. Row crops should be planted on the" Archbold, Immokalee, Pomello, and Pompano soils.
. ~r;':t;, strips at close-growing crops. Crop rotations l.mmokalee and Pomello soils have a dark subsoil.
d::~eepthe close-growing crops on the land at, Pompanosoils are poorly drained. Archbold soils are
~l1Cee,:f6urths of the time. $oil-improvingcropsand similar to the Satellite. soil. The included soils make up
:l'e'sidue help to protect the soil from erosion. about 5 to 10 percent of the map unit.
iit'irrigation is used, only a few crops produce good This Satellite soil has a seasonal high water table
,"j!:jrr'igation generally is feasible only where within a depth of 12 to 40 inches for 2 to. 6 months in
:'~'riwater is readily avaiJabl,e. .' .' . most years. The available water capacity is very low.
fij~ges relatively free from freezing temperatures, Permeability is very rapid. .
~6nj$.suited to citrus. A good ground cover of Th~ natural vegetation is mostly slash pine,.saw
,~l. 'rQwing' plants is needed between the trees to palmetto, sand live oak, and pineland threeawn.
':)fsoilblowing and water erosion. Good yields, of This soil is not suited to cultivated crops or ,citrus
"esand gra.pefruit can be obtained in some years because of periodic ,wetness, droughtiness, and low
',fjrrigation; however, a well designed. irrigation fertility.
;'!',,"that maintains optimum moisture conditions is This soil is only fairly suited to pastures of.
~.~~ . . ,
"dle obtain t.he highest yields. pang01agrass and bahiagrass.
'i~ soil is moderately suited to pasture and hay Typically, the Sand Pine Scrub range site includes
,'~' Deep-rooted plants, such as coastal . areas of this soil. The dominant vegetation is a fairly
'dagrass and bahiagrass, are suitable, but yields dense stand of sand pine trees with a dense understory
~duced by periodic droughts. Fertilizer and lime are of oak, saw palmetto, and other shrubs. Because of
'ed. . past timber management practices, sand pines are not
'pically, the Oak Hammock range site includes on all sites. Droughtiness limits the potential for
of this soil, The dominant vegetation is a dense producing native forage. If good grazing management
py ()f predominantry live oak trees. Because of the practices are used, this range site has the potential to
ecanopy and relatively open understory, cattle use provide limited amounts of lopsided indiangrass,