acid sulfate soils ...  

"Acid Sulfate Soil” (ASS) is the common name given to soils and sediments containing iron sulfides, the most common being pyrite. When exposed to air due to drainage or disturbance, these soils produce sulfuric acid, often releasing toxic quantities of iron, aluminum and heavy metals.

Acid sulfate soils are naturally occurring through many years of marine deposition and are found in low lying coastal areas. Please check out the links provided here to learn more about this soil type and the problems it can create in development areas. 

The Tri-County/City area is rich with acid sulfate soil formations. There have been several subdivisions, road areas and commercial zones affected by the negative effects this soil can create when disturbed.

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