Well & Water Treatment Blog
Expert articles on well drilling, pump repair, and water filtration in Central Florida. Written by Chase Norris, licensed FL well contractor, 15+ years experience.
Why Your Central Florida Well Pump Short-Cycles (And How to Fix the Pressure Tank)
A Central Florida well pump that kicks on every 30 to 60 seconds is almost always a pressure tank problem, not a pump problem. Here is how to diagnose the failed bladder, check the air pre-charge, and fix the tank before the pump burns out.
15 Years of Central Florida Wells: 7 Patterns That Always Repeat
After 15+ years drilling and servicing wells across Central Florida, the same 7 patterns surface again and again. What we always find on Floridan and surficial wells, and the fix that actually holds.
Florida Well Pump Won't Turn On: Diagnostic Checklist
Step-by-step diagnostic checklist for a Central Florida well pump that won't turn on. Power, pressure switch, capacitor, control box, and pump-side checks before you call a contractor.
Iron Filter Installation FL Well Water 2026 Day-of Guide
What to expect on iron filter install day in Florida: equipment options, plumbing tie-in points, electrical, backwash drain, sequence, timing, and the prep that saves you a callback.
Florida Well Water Sand or Sediment: Causes and Fixes
Sand or sediment in Florida well water points to one of six causes: failing screen, dropped pump, karst collapse, pressure tank scale, corroded pipe, or a brand new well. How to diagnose and fix each.
FL Well Permits + Groundwater Rules 2026: Owner's Guide
Florida well construction permits, WMD groundwater rules, casing requirements, Chapter 62-532, and what private well owners in Central Florida need to know in 2026.
How Much Does It Cost to Drill a Well in Central Florida in 2026?
A licensed Florida well contractor breaks down what drives well drilling cost in Central Florida in 2026: depth, casing, permits, pump and tank, geology, and where the real cost ranges land.
Why Is My Well Pump Running Constantly (or Not at All)?
A licensed Florida pump contractor walks through the two opposite well-pump failures most homeowners face: a pump that runs nonstop and a pump that will not start. What to check, what to never touch.
Whole-House Well Water Filtration: What Central Florida Homeowners Need to Know
How to sequence iron, hydrogen sulfide, hardness, and sediment treatment for Central Florida well water. Air-injection oxidation, softeners, neutralizers, and when reverse osmosis fits.
Well Pressure Tank Sizing Guide: The Drawdown Math and Why Most Tanks Are Wrong
The drawdown formula, pre-charge rules, and the 1-minute runtime rule that protects your pump. Why short-cycling kills pumps in months and what to do about waterlogged tanks.
Constant Pressure Well Systems: VFD vs. CSV, Which Makes Sense for Central Florida?
VFDs vary motor speed. CSVs restrict flow mechanically. Here is what each actually does, the real cost difference, and why the right choice depends on your home layout and irrigation demand.
Well Drilling in Karst Country: What Marion, Alachua, and Citrus County Drillers Actually Deal With
Silver Springs, Rainbow Springs, and the Upper Floridan Aquifer run through karst limestone full of cavities. Here is how lost circulation, sinkhole risk, and FAC 62-532 grouting rules shape well construction in Central Florida.
Lightning Damage to Well Pumps: Why Florida Homes Lose Pumps Every Summer
Florida is still the lightning capital of the US by density. Here is how surges reach well pumps, which components fail first, and how a $150 surge arrestor prevents $3,000 in damage.
Repair or Replace Your Old Florida Well? The Decision Framework
Sandpoint wells, 4" submersible wells, casing failure, and the Florida abandonment rules. Here is how to tell if your old well is worth repairing or if replacement is the smart move.
How Long Does a Well Pump Last? Signs It's Failing and When to Replace
Submersible well pumps typically last 8-15 years in Central Florida. Learn the warning signs of pump failure, what causes early breakdown, and when repair vs. replacement makes sense.
Florida Well Water Testing Guide: What to Test, Why, and How to Read Results
EPA recommends annual well water testing. Florida's limestone geology and agricultural activity make testing critical. Learn what parameters matter, how to interpret results, and what action to take.
Well Water vs. City Water in Central Florida: Costs, Quality, and Which Is Better for Your Situation
A honest cost and quality comparison of well water vs. city water in Central Florida, upfront drilling costs, monthly fees, water quality differences, maintenance requirements, and which makes sense for you.
5 Signs Your Well Pump Is Failing (Central Florida Homeowners)
Recognize the early warning signs of well pump failure before you lose water completely. Pressure drops, short cycling, dirty water, high electric bills, and strange noises explained.
Iron & Sulfur in Well Water: Solutions for Marion & Alachua County
Why Marion County (Ocala) and Alachua County (Gainesville) wells have high iron and hydrogen sulfide, and the treatment systems that actually work for Central Florida well water.
New Well Drilling in Florida: Permits, Costs & What to Expect
Everything you need to know about drilling a new well in Central Florida: Water Management District permits, cost factors, timeline, and what to expect from site assessment through first water.
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15+ years experience · Licensed FL well contractor · Founded by Chase Norris · Serving Central Florida