When a water well is no longer needed or has been taken out of service, it should be properly abandoned. Well abandonment is the process of permanently filling and sealing a well to protect groundwater resources and eliminate potential safety hazards.
Simply disconnecting a pump, cutting off the casing, or covering an unused well does not constitute proper abandonment. The well must be properly filled and sealed in accordance with applicable permitting and regulatory requirements.
Why Proper Well Abandonment Is Important
Unused or improperly abandoned wells can create potential safety and environmental concerns. An open or deteriorated well can provide a pathway for contaminants to enter groundwater and may also present a physical safety hazard.
Free-flowing artesian wells can continuously discharge groundwater when they are no longer being used, resulting in the unnecessary loss of groundwater resources.
Properly abandoning an unused well helps:
- Protect groundwater and surrounding water supplies
- Eliminate potential pathways for contamination
- Prevent uncontrolled flow from artesian wells
- Eliminate physical hazards associated with open or deteriorated wells
- Ensure the well is taken out of service in accordance with applicable regulations
Florida Well Abandonment Requirements
Water well abandonment in Florida is regulated to help protect groundwater resources. Depending on the well and location, permits and specific abandonment procedures may be required.
Partridge Well Drilling is a licensed Florida water well contractor and performs well abandonment in accordance with applicable state and Water Management District requirements.
Our team can evaluate the existing well, determine the appropriate abandonment method, obtain the required permit, and complete the necessary documentation following the work.
Does Your Well Need to Be Abandoned?
A well that has stopped producing water does not necessarily need to be abandoned. In some cases, an existing well can be inspected, repaired, or rehabilitated and returned to service.
If the well is no longer needed, cannot be repaired, or must permanently be taken out of service, proper abandonment may be the appropriate solution.
Need to Abandon a Well?
If you have an old, unused, damaged, or free-flowing well on your property, Partridge Well Drilling can evaluate the well and determine the appropriate next steps.
Call 904-269-1333 to speak with our team or request an estimate for well abandonment