Florida DEP Compliant
Safe and legal sealing of old or unused wells, completed to Florida standards. Protect your property and your groundwater.
Overview
Well abandonment is the process of permanently sealing a well that is no longer in use. An open or forgotten well is more than an eyesore. It can become a direct path for surface contamination to reach the groundwater that your community depends on.
Florida law requires that unused wells be properly abandoned by a licensed contractor. Our crews remove the pump and equipment, then grout and seal the well from the bottom up so it is permanently and safely closed.
We handle the assessment, any required permits, and the documentation, so you have proof the work was done correctly and in full compliance with state rules.
What it means
When a well reaches the end of its useful life, is replaced by a new well, or is no longer needed, it cannot simply be left in the ground. The casing can corrode, debris can fall in, and contaminants can travel straight down into the aquifer.
Proper abandonment seals that pathway. A licensed contractor fills and grouts the well with approved materials so there is no longer any open connection between the surface and the groundwater below.
When you need it
When you connect to a municipal supply, the old private well usually must be properly abandoned.
A well that no longer produces water or sits unused on your property should be sealed for safety.
A practical option for certain wells and pressure setups, with simple access for maintenance.
Many property sales require an unused well to be properly abandoned before closing.
Florida regulations
Florida requires that well abandonment be performed by a licensed water well contractor and documented with the state and the local water management district. The well must be sealed with approved grout and materials, and a completion report is filed.
Simply Well and Drilling follows all Florida Department of Environmental Protection and water management district rules, so your abandonment is fully legal and on record.
Our process
We inspect the well, confirm it is no longer in use, and determine the right sealing method.
We file any required permits and notify the proper authorities before work begins.
We remove the pump, piping, and any obstructions so the well can be sealed properly.
We fill the well from the bottom up with approved grout, creating a permanent seal.
We file the completion report so you have official proof the well was abandoned correctly.
Why choose Simply Well
Fully licensed and insured, with every job built to state standards.
Clear written quotes with no hidden costs.
Fast response when your water cannot wait.
Frequently asked questions
Cost depends on the depth and condition of the well and the materials required to seal it. We provide a clear written estimate after a free assessment of your well.
Yes. Florida requires that unused wells be properly abandoned by a licensed contractor and documented with the state, to protect the groundwater supply.
No. Proper abandonment must be done by a licensed water well contractor using approved materials and methods, and it must be documented with the state.
Most residential well abandonments are completed in a single day, depending on the depth and condition of the well.
An open or deteriorating well can allow surface water, debris, and contaminants to reach the aquifer. Sealing it protects both your property and the local groundwater.
In most cases, yes. When a property switches to a municipal supply, the old private well typically must be properly abandoned.
Call Simply Well and Drilling for a free well abandonment assessment.
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