Well Abandonment · St. Johns County
Well Abandonment in St. Augustine, FL
An unused well isn't harmless. Left open, poorly capped or deteriorating, it can become a direct path for surface contamination to reach the groundwater you and your neighbors depend on. Simply Well and Pump properly abandons old wells across St. Augustine and St. Johns County, following Florida's water well rules.
Serving St. Johns County
Licensed Well Contractor
Overview
Why proper abandonment matters
St. Augustine has been settled for centuries, and many properties in and around the area have older wells that were replaced, forgotten or simply stopped being used. Others are left behind when a home connects to public water or a new well is drilled. Covering the top doesn't solve the problem — the open borehole below can still let runoff, chemicals or bacteria move into the aquifer.
Proper abandonment — sometimes called plugging — fills and seals the well from the bottom up using approved materials and methods. In Florida, abandoning a well generally requires a permit, and in St. Johns County that permit is handled through the St. Johns River Water Management District. We assess the well, explain the scope, and take care of the permit and documentation. If you're replacing the well, we can coordinate the work with your new well drilling project.
Common Reasons
When a well should be abandoned
A new well replaced the old one
Once a new well is in service, the old one should be properly sealed rather than left in place.
The property switched to public water
When a home connects to a utility, a well that won't be used anymore should be closed properly.
The well is damaged or failing
A cracked or corroded casing, or a well that can't be repaired, can let contaminants in and should be sealed. A well inspection can help you decide.
Selling, building or redeveloping
An open or unknown well can complicate a sale or construction project. Abandoning it properly resolves the issue.
Our Process
How we abandon a well
- 1
Assess the well
We look at the well's construction, condition and location to plan the right abandonment method.
- 2
Handle the permit
We prepare and submit the required permit with the water management district.
- 3
Seal the well
Pump equipment is removed if needed, and the well is filled and sealed with approved materials.
- 4
Finish the paperwork
We complete the required documentation so there's a record that the well was properly abandoned.
Why Simply Well and Pump
Why choose Simply Well and Pump
Free estimates on every job, same day service available, and a team that handles drilling, pumps, inspections and abandonment for St. Augustine and St. Johns County properties.
Done to Florida's standards
Abandonment follows the state's water well rules, not a shortcut.
Permit handled
You don't have to navigate the paperwork yourself.
Coordinated with new wells
If you're drilling a replacement, we can manage both projects together.
Clear estimate
You'll know the scope and cost before work begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Well Abandonment questions, answered
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Other ways we can help
Have an old well that needs to be sealed?
Call 904-796-4688 to talk through your project, or request a free estimate online. Same day service is available.