St. Johns River Abandoned Artesian Well Plugging Program (AAWP) (AAWP)

The St. Johns River Water Management District plugs abandoned artesian wells for free for property owners in its 18 counties. Free-flowing abandoned wells waste water and can contaminate groundwater. After an owner applies, a District inspector visits within about 30 days, and a District-hired licensed contractor seals the well with cement, usually within about 90 days.

• Property owners with an abandoned artesian well within the District's 18 counties (Brevard, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Indian River, Nassau, Putnam, Seminole, St. Johns, Volusia; parts of Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Lake, Marion, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola)

• Non-owners reporting a concern contact the Regulatory department instead

Free to eligible property owners who participate in the program.

Published amounts: Yes. The District offers free well plugging for eligible properties within its 18-county area when you participate in the program.

Submit the Property Owner Application linked on the program page; a District inspector then schedules an onsite inspection, followed by plugging by a District contractor with a District hydrologist onsite.

Deadline text on the page: No deadline; most wells are plugged within approximately 90 days after the application is received.