Wells

All wells installed in Volusia County must have a permit, this includes Monitoring wells, Injection wells, Potable (drinking) wells or any other borings or holes placed into our aquifer as well as Abandonment of wells. The Volusia County Health Department has been delegated by the St Johns Water Management District to issue permits in Volusia County for all wells that are to be installed or abandoned. There are areas in the county which require “Specialized” or “Specific Construction standards” for wells such as on the Beach Side of the County no wells over 2 inches in diameter are allowed due to Salt Water Intrusion problems. On the West side of the County there are areas were pesticides were used that require extensive specific construction standards for wells. Further information on these areas can be obtained by calling the Offices in the specific areas and talking to the “Water Specialist” in that office.