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Last reviewed: March 2026 · By WaterLux Water Treatment Team · Licensed & Insured · 14 Years Experience

BROWARD · PALM BEACH · MIAMI-DADE

Well Water Treatment in South Florida

South Florida well water from the Biscayne Aquifer commonly contains elevated iron, hydrogen sulfide, hardness, tannins, and bacteria. WaterLux designs complete well water treatment systems for homes in Wellington, Loxahatchee, Jupiter Farms, The Acreage, and rural Homestead. Complete systems from $4,200 installed with free comprehensive well water testing.

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Common Well Water Problems in South Florida

USGS studies show iron detected at high concentrations in 45% of the Biscayne Aquifer study area. Well water in western Palm Beach County and rural Broward County frequently contains iron causing orange staining, hydrogen sulfide producing rotten-egg smell, coliform bacteria requiring UV treatment, acidic pH corroding copper pipes, and elevated hardness from limestone dissolution.

Well Water Treatment Solutions

  • Iron & Manganese Removal — Greensand or air-injection oxidation filters eliminate orange staining and metallic taste.
  • Sulfur (H2S) Removal — Aeration and catalytic carbon destroy rotten-egg odor at the source.
  • UV Sterilization — Destroys 99.99% of bacteria, viruses, and cysts without chemicals.
  • pH Neutralization — Calcite neutralizers raise acidic well water to safe, non-corrosive levels.
  • Water Softening — Ion exchange removes extreme hardness from limestone aquifer wells.

Well Water Areas We Serve

WaterLux specializes in well water treatment throughout Wellington, Loxahatchee, Jupiter Farms, The Acreage, Royal Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, and western communities in Palm Beach County. We also serve rural Homestead, Redland, and western Miami-Dade well water homes. Every installation begins with a free comprehensive water test including bacteria analysis.

Well Water Treatment Questions

How much does well water treatment cost in South Florida?
Complete well water treatment systems in South Florida cost $4,200 to $9,200 depending on contaminants and system complexity. A basic iron filter starts at $1,400. WaterLux provides free well water testing and a detailed proposal before any work begins.
Do I need UV sterilization for my South Florida well?
UV sterilization is strongly recommended for any South Florida well used for drinking water. The Biscayne Aquifer is shallow and susceptible to surface contamination, particularly after heavy rainfall. UV destroys 99.99% of bacteria without adding chemicals to your water.
Why does my well water smell like rotten eggs?
Rotten-egg smell in South Florida well water is caused by hydrogen sulfide gas produced by sulfur bacteria in the aquifer. WaterLux installs aeration and catalytic carbon systems that completely eliminate the odor throughout your home.
What areas have well water in South Florida?
Western Palm Beach County communities — Wellington, Loxahatchee, Jupiter Farms, The Acreage — are predominantly on well water. Rural areas of Homestead and western Miami-Dade also rely on private wells from the Biscayne Aquifer.

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