Apply to Convert My Well to County Water

Convert your existing residential well over to our potable water system

You can convert your existing residential well over to our potable water system, but there are several fees and regulatory requirements you will need to meet first.

Set fees

These fees are the same for everyone.

Water capacity fees (by Service Area)

North: $1,863
South/Central: $2,214

5/8 " meter installation fee

$350
Your contractor will determine if you need a larger meter

One-time account set-up fee

Residential dual check fee

$90
Additional on site-backflow requirements may be determined by the County Plumbing Inspector

Potable water deposit

$90
Deposit may be waived with approved credit check

Variable fees

Connection from the potable meter to the home
Cost to abandon and cap the well (if abandoning the well) in accordance with Department of Health (DOH) and Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) requirements
Cost of a County and/or Department of Health permit

Things to consider

You must pay all connection fees prior to your meter installation
Meter installation is typically completed in 10-14 business days
You must decide whether or not you are going abandon your well or keep it

How to convert your well

Find a licensed plumber

Contact several licensed plumbers to obtain a cost estimate for all on-site activities
Check out Contractor Licensing Reports

Request a connection contract by calling (813) 272-5977 ext. 13611 or emailing Water Resources when you are ready to connect. The following information is required:

Account number or service address if you have current or past service history with the water department
Owner / Renter account information
Plumbing permit #
Daytime contact information
Date you anticipate connecting / converting to our water system

Pay all connection fees
Mark proposed location of the meter

Resources

Get help

Department: Water Resources
Email: Waterdept@HCFL.gov
Phone: (813) 272-5977