Soil at the center of Tampa, FL
The USDA soil survey maps the point near 27.9506, -82.4572 in Tampa as Urban land, 0 to 2 percent slopes (map unit 56, Hillsborough County, Florida). The dominant component is Matlacha, a somewhat poorly drained soil.
| Component | Share of unit | Drainage class | Hydrologic group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matlacha | 3% | Somewhat poorly drained | B |
| St. Augustine | 3% | Somewhat poorly drained | A |
| Pomello | 1% | Somewhat poorly drained | A |
| Paola | 1% | Excessively drained | A |
Source: USDA NRCS SSURGO via Soil Data Access, Hillsborough County, Florida (FL057), survey data version dated 8/27/2026.
NRCS septic tank absorption field rating for Matlacha: Very limited. Source: USDA NRCS SSURGO via Soil Data Access, Hillsborough County, Florida (FL057), survey data version dated 8/27/2026.
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