Well Water Treatment in Pembroke Park

Drinking water in Pembroke Park comes from Broward County's District 3BC, so wells here are mostly used for irrigation at homes and businesses. A well receives no utility treatment; the owner is responsible for testing and treating it. The Florida Department of Health recommends testing any private drinking well for bacteria and nitrate at least once a year. Living Water configures well treatment from the well's own test, never from a standard package.

Why irrigation wells still need attention

Iron stains walls, sidewalks and paving. See iron stains.
Hydrogen sulfide smells when the system runs. See sulfur smell.
Sediment and bacteria clog heads and lines.

Broward permit rules

The Florida Department of Health in Broward County requires a permit before constructing, repairing, modifying or abandoning any water well 12 inches in diameter or smaller, including irrigation wells. Work must be done by a licensed water well driller. Wells serving more than a single-family home or duplex generally also need a South Florida Water Management District water use permit. DOH-Broward: 954-412-7334.

Drinking wells: testing basics

Bacteria and nitrate at least once a year.
Lead every three years, as the Department of Health suggests.
Any time taste, odor or color changes, or after flooding.

Use a certified lab for health-related tests.

Building a treatment train

Treatment follows the test: sediment filtration, iron removal, sulfur treatment, softening and disinfection are separate stages, and not every well needs all of them. Compare approaches in UV vs. RO for well water. See the well water system.

Treatment for an irrigation-only well can be simpler than for a drinking well, because the goal is protecting surfaces and equipment rather than drinking water. A drinking well needs disinfection considered as part of the plan.

Keep the systems separate

A property with county water and a well must keep the two apart so well water cannot enter public lines. Confirm the arrangement with a licensed plumber before adding treatment to a well line.

Warning signs

New orange or black streaks where water hits.
A sulfur smell when the pump starts.
Slime in the lines or clogged heads.
Changes after a storm or flooding.

Test before adding equipment, so the treatment matches today's water.

Book a screening

Call, text or WhatsApp (305) 793-5974. Living Water offers financing through its financing partners; you apply with a credit application, and a co-applicant can apply with you.

Sources:
https://www.floridahealth.gov/community-environmental-public-health/environmental-public-health/water-quality/drinking-water/private-wells/
https://broward.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-public-health/water-well-construction/
https://www.floridahealth.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/well-water-facts-odor-staining.pdf
https://www.broward.org/waterservices/WaterQualityReport

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

Common questions

Are there drinking wells in Pembroke Park?

Drinking water comes from Broward County District 3BC. Wells here are mainly for irrigation.

Does an irrigation well need a permit?

Yes. DOH-Broward permits wells 12 inches in diameter or smaller, including irrigation wells.

How often should a drinking well be tested?

At least once a year for bacteria and nitrate, per the Florida Department of Health.

What does well treatment cost?

It depends on the test and flow. Jorge gives you an itemized quote after testing.

Can Jorge screen my well?

Yes, free on site. He also explains what a certified lab should test.

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