Well Water Treatment in Juno Beach

Utility wells vs. private wells

Jupiter draws from 63 wells, 12 in the Floridan Aquifer more than 1,500 feet down and 51 in the surficial aquifer about 150 feet deep, then treats the water with RO and nanofiltration. Seacoast uses 38 surficial wells 75 to 200 feet deep and six Floridan wells about 1,500 feet deep across five wellfields. A private well gets none of that treatment.

Both utilities keep emergency interconnections with each other that are normally closed, according to Jupiter's work plan, so public supply has backup. A private well has only what its owner arranges.

Source water assessments

Seacoast's 2025 report says the state's 2025 Source Water Assessment identified 28 potential sources of contamination near its wellfields, all low to moderate risk. Those assessments are posted on the Florida DEP Source Water Assessment and Protection website. A private well has no such review unless you arrange testing.

Florida Department of Health advice

The Florida Department of Health recommends testing private drinking wells at least once a year for bacteria and nitrate, and after flooding or well repairs. County health departments provide sampling kits and guidance. In a coastal town, hurricane flooding is a specific reason to retest.

Irrigation wells

Shallow irrigation wells often carry iron and hydrogen sulfide, causing orange stains and sulfur odors outdoors. Some neighborhoods in the region use reclaimed irrigation water instead; Jupiter's plan describes the Loxahatchee River District's reuse water. See orange stains in Juno Beach.

If you are unsure what feeds your sprinklers, look for a pump near the irrigation controller or ask your landscaper.

Treatment, configured from the test

• Iron and sulfur: oxidation and filtration.
• Bacteria: disinfection such as UV, with pre-filtration.
• Hardness: softening if the test shows it.
• Dissolved solids or salt: reverse osmosis at the kitchen tap.

Living Water configures a well water system from each well's test. Compare UV vs. RO for well water.

Because well water can change with season and rainfall, a single test is a snapshot. Plan to retest each year and after any change in taste, smell or color.

Talk to Jorge

Jorge tests on site and explains the results. Call, text or WhatsApp (305) 793-5974.

Bring any past lab reports to the visit. They show how the well has changed over time.

Updated 2026-10-17 · Living Waters · Jorge Canela, Water Quality Specialist