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Environmental Public Health - DOH-Charlotte

Private Well Testing

While Charlotte County, Florida, residents are responsible for testing and maintaining the water quality of their private wells, the Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County's (DOH-Charlotte) Environmental Public Health conducts these tests when requested.

For more information about private well testing and fees in Charlotte County, Florida, contact DOH-Charlotte's Environmental Public Health.

The Florida Department of Health's Private Well Testing webpage also lists state-certified laboratories, information on contaminants, and instructions on how and when to test and maintain private wells.

Private Well Construction

People wanting to build, repair, or abandon a private well in Charlotte County, Florida, must contact Southwest Florida Water Management District.

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has the overall authority to establish water well construction requirements and enforces statewide water well construction rules.