Soil series profile

Hallandale soil series

Hallandale is a very poorly drained soil with a fine sand surface, mapped on 174,487 acres in 7 counties in FL. Hydrologic group A/D.

#2100 by mapped area Lithic Psammaquents (Entisols)

Drainage class: Very poorly drained
Hydrologic group: A/D
Typical topsoil pH: 6.8
Mapped area: 174k

Typical Hallandale profile

Texture and pH by depth

Depth to scale. More strongly shaded layers hold more clay. Horizon names are the soil survey's (A = topsoil, B = subsoil, C = parent material).

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Typical Hallandale horizons (representative values)
Depth	Texture	pH	Clay	Sand	Organic matter
0–3 in (A)	Fine sand	6.8	2%	98%	1.5%
3–10 in (Bw)	Fine sand	7.6	3%	96%	0.25%
10–20 in (2R)	Bedrock	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

Representative values from the most extensive Hallandale map unit (Hallandale-Lostmans fine sands, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded, survey area FL622). Other map units of this series vary within the series range.

Stock photo for illustration, not a sample of this soil series. Credit on the Sources & method page.

What this means

What Hallandale soil means for gardens, lawns and septic systems

For gardens

Typical topsoil in Hallandale soils is neutral: pH 6.8 (most land between 5.6 and 6.8), the range most vegetables, flowers and lawn grasses prefer.

Sandy topsoil covers 100% of mapped Hallandale acres. It drains fast and warms early in spring, but dries out and loses nutrients quickly: mulch, compost and steady watering help. The most common surface texture is fine sand (98% of mapped Hallandale acres).

100% of mapped Hallandale acres is somewhat poorly to very poorly drained, so soil stays soggy for long spells after rain and in wet seasons. Raised beds, plants that tolerate wet feet, and not working the soil while wet all help.

For lawns and yards

On 100% of mapped acres, rain soaks in slowly (hydrologic groups C and D, including dual groups that are D until drained). Expect runoff and puddles after heavy rain: core-aerate compacted lawns and keep ground sloping away from foundations.

A seasonal high water table comes within 18 inches of the surface on 100% of mapped acres, often in spring. Basements, sump pumps and lawns in low spots feel it first.

For a septic system

For conventional septic absorption fields, NRCS rates 100% of the acres in mapped Hallandale soils very limited, 0% somewhat limited and 0% not limited.

Where the soil is very limited (slow permeability, a high water table, flooding, shallow bedrock or steep slopes), alternative systems such as mound or sand-filter designs are common and cost more.

Flooding is mapped on 70% of the acres (0% occasional, 70% frequent).

Only a licensed site evaluation or perc test at the actual lot decides whether a system is allowed and which design.

Generated from the mapped numbers above using fixed rules, not a site visit. See how these notes are written.

Where Hallandale soil is found

Mapped acres

Hallandale is mapped in Florida.

Counties with the most mapped Hallandale soil
County	Acres	Share of county land
Broward County, FL	44,525	8.9%
Miami-Dade County, FL	7,308	1.1%
St. Lucie County, FL	1,481	0.4%
Hendry County, FL	1,146	0.2%
Levy County, FL	361	0.0%
Citrus County, FL	247	0.1%
Martin County, FL	120	0.0%

Septic absorption fields

NRCS rating, share of Hallandale acres

Not limited 0%

Somewhat limited 0%

Very limited 100%

Septic tank absorption field rating across mapped Hallandale acres. Scale 0 to 100% of mapped land.

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Septic tank absorption field rating across mapped Hallandale acres.
Category	Share of acres
Not limited	0.0%
Somewhat limited	0.0%
Very limited	100.0%

Drainage, water table and flooding

Share of Hallandale acres

Depth to seasonal high water table: About 0 inches (median where reported); within 18 inches on 100% of acres.
Flooding: Mapped as flooding on 70% of acres (0% occasional, 70% frequent).
Slope: Typically 0–1% (median 0%).
Topsoil organic matter: Median 1.5%.

Drainage class

Excessively drained 0%

Somewhat excessively drained 0%

Well drained 0%

Moderately well drained 0%

Somewhat poorly drained 0%

Poorly drained 30%

Very poorly drained 70%

Drainage class across mapped Hallandale acres. Scale 0 to 100% of mapped land.

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Drainage class across mapped Hallandale acres.
Category	Share of acres
Excessively drained	0.0%
Somewhat excessively drained	0.0%
Well drained	0.0%
Moderately well drained	0.0%
Somewhat poorly drained	0.0%
Poorly drained	29.9%
Very poorly drained	70.1%

Hydrologic soil group

A: fast infiltration (mostly sandy or gravelly) 0%

B: moderate infiltration 0%

C: slow infiltration 0%

D: very slow infiltration (clayey, shallow or wet) <1%

A/D: D as is, A if drained 73%

B/D: D as is, B if drained 27%

C/D: D as is, C if drained 0%

Hydrologic soil group across mapped Hallandale acres. Scale 0 to 100% of mapped land.

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Hydrologic soil group across mapped Hallandale acres.
Category	Share of acres
A: fast infiltration (mostly sandy or gravelly)	0.0%
B: moderate infiltration	0.0%
C: slow infiltration	0.0%
D: very slow infiltration (clayey, shallow or wet)	0.1%
A/D: D as is, A if drained	73.4%
B/D: D as is, B if drained	26.6%
C/D: D as is, C if drained	0.0%

Sources & data dates

Source: USDA NRCS Soil Survey Geographic Database (SSURGO), queried through Soil Data Access. Public domain.
Data date: SSURGO as published on November 3, 2026 (most recent survey area update October 26, 2026). NRCS refreshes SSURGO each October.
Scope: All map unit components named Hallandale (component kind "Series") in SSURGO: 174,487 acres.
Method: Shares are by mapped acres of Hallandale components. The profile comes from the single largest Hallandale component. Full methodology.

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Full narrative description: USDA Official Soil Series Description for Hallandale.