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Well Construction in Florida
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Bureau of Environmental Health, Water Programs
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Tallahassee, FL 32399-1710
The construction, repair, or abandonment of drinking water wells is typically overseen by the five water management districts. Some of these districts have delegated authority to county health departments or other local agencies.
The following county health departments are delegated to perform the well permitting program: Baker, Brevard, Broward, Clay, Miami-Dade, Flagler, Glades, Hendry, Highlands, Indian River, Lake, Marion, Martin, Nassau, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Putnam, St. Lucie, Sarasota, and Volusia
Rules and Requirements
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has the overall authority to establish water well construction requirements through section 373.309, Florida Statutes and has statewide water well construction rules which are contained within Chapter 62-532, Florida Administrative Code. In addition, each district has well construction rules that apply to those specific areas of the state.
Rules are in place to protect the groundwater from contamination and to protect the health of the water users.
- Chapter 40A-3, FAC - Northwest Florida Water Management District
- Chapter 40B-3, FAC - Suwannee River Water Management District
- Chapter 40C-3, FAC - St Johns River Water Management District
- Chapter 40D-3, FAC - Southwest Florida Water Management District
- Chapter 40E-3, FAC - South Florida Water Management District
Additional rules for wells drilled within known contamination areas can be found in delineated areas.
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