WATER PROGRAMS

• Well Surveillance
• Public Drinking Water Systems
• Limited Use Drinking Water Systems
• Private Wells
• Well Construction Permitting
• Delineated Contamination Areas
• Public Swimming Pool & Bathing
• Beach Water Monitoring

Delineated Contamination Areas Program

The Delineated Contamination Areas Program is a cooperative effort between state agencies under the overall supervision of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP).  The rules are included in Chapter 62-524 of the Florida Administrative Code.  The FDEP has the responsibility of identifying, or delineating, areas of groundwater contamination.

Where available, all new dwellings and establishments constructed within the delineated areas must connect to a public water supply. However, if such is not available, a permit must be obtained for the construction of a water supply well to serve the residence or establishment.  Stricter construction standards are required by the water management district to minimize potential contamination. The county health departments are responsible for the sampling and clearance of potable water wells constructed in these areas. 

Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.

Email Us regarding the Delineated Contamination Areas Program.

Phone list for the Delineated Areas Program

Links (all open in a new window)

• Chapter 62-524, Florida Administrative Code (pdf <2mb)    
• Florida Department of Environmental Protection/Groundwater Section
• Northwest Florida Water Management District
• Suwannee River Water Management District
• St. Johns River Water Management District
• Southwest Florida Water Management District
• South Florida Water Management District