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Drinking Water

Environmental Health Services

Private Potable Well Water Sampling

The state of Florida does not have requirements for routine private home well water sampling.  ​However, we recommend that homeowners test their water for coliform bacteria and nitrates every year. ​Also, most homeowners should test for lead every three years. To ensure that your private water supply is safe and healthy, you should understand the importance of maintaining your own well and water system and performing routine water quality tests.

For further information, visit: FloridaHealth.gov/PrivateWellTesting

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Boil Water Notice Information

To learn more about Boil Water Information, visit: FloridaHealth.gov/BoilWaterNoticeGuidance

Limited Use Drinking Water

The Limited Use Drinking Water program monitors construction, permitting, sampling and enforcement of Limited Use Public Drinking Water Systems (which are not covered by the Safe Drinking Water Act) in Brevard County. Public water systems are regulated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

Well Construction

Florida Department of Health in Brevard County (DOH-Brevard) is the delegated permitting authority for all wells less than six inches in diameter within Brevard County (except for wells located within a Chapter 62-524, FAC delineated area). Anyone who plans to install, repair, or abandon a well within Brevard County must first obtain a permit from Environmental Public Health Services. For more information, please visit our Well Construction page.

Well Surveillance

The Well Surveillance program monitors potable well water in areas throughout Brevard County surrounding risk sources with potential and/or current contamination due to the leaking of tanks or spillage of the materials.