Over 90% of Florida’s drinking water comes from groundwater supplies. Therefore, several programs have been enacted in Florida to closely monitor our drinking water, in accordance with section 381.006, Florida Statutes, and Rule 64E-8, Florida Administrative Code.
- Private water wells are monitored through a cooperative agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, designed to protect the public from agricultural chemicals (ethylene dibromide), industrial solvents, radionuclides and heavy metals
- DEP identifies the potential hazard to groundwater supplies in a geographical area. The private wells within a specific distance (usually ¼ mile) to the hazardous site are identified as “at risk” for environmental contamination
- Once at risk wells are identified, the well sampling is conducted by the Florida Department of Health
- Sample results are reported to the private well owners along with health advisories
Learn more about the regulation of drinking water, or for additional information call 850-595-6700.
At the request of the well owner, bacteria and/or chemical analysis sampling may be conducted for a minimal fee.
Fees
Environmental Public Health bills and fees can be paid in-person, by mail, or can pay online. We accept cash, credit cards, and checks (returned check fee is $25).
- Downtown Service Center (1300 West Gregory St.)
- Open Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
| Type | Fees |
|---|---|
| Public water initial permit | $90 |
| Public water initial permit, after March 31st | $45 |
| Multi-family water permit, serving 3 or 4 non-rentals | $75 |
| Daycare public water renewal permit | $30 |
| Daycare public water permit after, March 31st | $15 |
| Limited use commercial registered system | $15 |
| Re-inspection public or multi-family water system | $40 |
| Delineated area clearance fee | $50 |
| Lab sample (per sample) | $25 |
| Bacteriological sample collection, includes first lab analysis fee | $80 |
| Combined chemical/microbiological sample collection | $95 |
| Chemical sample collection | $80 |
SUPER Act (State Underground Petroleum Environmental Response Act)
Private and public water wells are monitored through a cooperative agreement with DEP. This program is designed to protect the public from petroleum contamination resulting from leaking underground petroleum tanks, petroleum spills or discharges, in accordance with section 376.3071, F.S.
The same well sampling process stated above is followed for this program
Dry-cleaning Solvent Surveillance Program
Private and public water wells are monitored through a cooperative agreement with DEP. This program is designed to protect the public from harmful solvents used in dry cleaning processes, in accordance with section 376.3078, F.S.
The same well sampling process stated above is followed for this program.