Water Well Construction, Repair or Abandonment — Miami-Dade County
Coordinate regulated well work with South Florida Water Management District rules and applicable local environmental or utility review.
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Steps
- 1
Determine the well type and proposed use
Complete this step with the controlling authority identified for the resolved property or activity. Confirm the current requirements and keep the official filing, approval, or case reference before moving on.
- 2
Review South Florida Water Management District permitting
Use the linked official source to complete this step for the resolved property or activity. Confirm the current requirements, supporting documents, fees, and submission instructions before filing.
sfwmd.gov/doing-business-with-us/permits - 3
Check Miami-Dade environmental and utility requirements
Use the linked official source to complete this step for the resolved property or activity. Confirm the current requirements, supporting documents, fees, and submission instructions before filing.
miamidade.gov/global/environment/home.page - 4
Use a properly licensed well contractor and close the permit as required
Complete this step with the controlling authority identified for the resolved property or activity. Confirm the current requirements and keep the official filing, approval, or case reference before moving on.