Limited Use Drinking Water Systems and Well Construction

Limited use public water systems (public water systems not covered by the Safe Drinking Water Act) and multi-family water systems are regulated by the Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County (DOH-St. Johns). Our staff regularly inspects new construction and operation of limited use public water systems and multi-family water systems within the boundaries of St. Johns County.

Requirements and Regulation

• Water Well Permitting Requirements
• Construction of private and commercial wells is regulated by Chapter 62-532, Florida Administrative Code and Chapter 40C-3, F.A.C.

For more information on wells, please visit the Florida Department of Health's statewide Drinking Water Program.

Resources

• Water Well Permitting Requirements
• St. Johns River Water Management District
• Private Well Testing - Is your well water well?
• Florida Department of Environmental Protection
• St. Johns County Property Appraiser
• St. Johns County Code Enforcement
• The Florida Environmental Health Association
• St. Johns County Utility Department
• JEA - municipal utility
• City of St. Augustine
• City of St. Augustine Beach

Education and Training

• Emergency Preparedness and Drinking Water
• Private Well Water
• Boil Water Advisory