Well Water Treatment in Surfside

Town water does almost everything

According to the Town's Public Works guide, the same Town-owned system that delivers drinking water to residential and commercial properties is used for fire systems and for irrigation systems for sprinklers. The Town's Comprehensive Plan says the Town purchases its water directly from WASD. So the default in Surfside is simple: drinking, showering and watering the lawn all use treated public water through the Town's meters.

If you do have a well on the property

• Keep it completely separate from house plumbing. Never connect a well to drinking water lines.
• Expect untreated water: iron that stains and hydrogen sulfide that smells are common in South Florida groundwater.
• Point sprinkler heads away from walls, walks and pool decks.
• Test that water before buying any treatment.

See orange and rust stains and sulfur smell.

Watering with Town water

If your sprinklers use Town water, your irrigation use shows on your meter. The Town's Eye On Water service lets you verify that irrigation and pool equipment are operating correctly and alerts you to possible leaks. Miami-Dade County also sets outdoor watering restrictions, which apply to landscape irrigation.

Private drinking wells elsewhere

Many Surfside residents own a second property on the mainland or out of town. For any private drinking well, the Florida Department of Health recommends testing at least once a year for bacteria and nitrate, and again after flooding, well work or a change in taste, color or smell. Designing treatment needs a broader test, including iron, hardness, pH and hydrogen sulfide.

How a well system is configured

Living Water's well water system is built from the well's test. Depending on results, it can include sediment filtration, iron and sulfur treatment, softening and reverse osmosis for drinking water. For any contaminant reduction claim, check the exact model's certification listing. Compare approaches in city vs. well water treatment and UV vs. RO for well water.

Cross-connections and backflow

Any connection between an untreated source and drinking water plumbing is a risk to the public system, which is why utilities require backflow protection on certain connections. If your property ever had a well, have a licensed plumber confirm it is not tied into house plumbing.

Talk to Jorge

Jorge's in-home screening is free; certified lab testing is separate where needed. Call, text or WhatsApp (305) 793-5974.

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