Private Well Water Sample Collection FAQ

• Do I need to sample my well water?
• Is there is cost associated for getting my well water tested?
• How do I sample my well water?
• How long will it take for me to get results?
• What will happen if my water is tested and is unsafe to drink?
• Where can I pick up a private well water sampling kit?
• Where do I drop off my samples?

1. Do I need to sample my well water?

Private well water sampling and testing is recommended if your well was potentially flooded at any point. Residents on public water systems, such as city water, do not need to be tested.

2. Is there is cost associated for getting my well water tested?

In response to Hurricane Idalia, all fees for private well water sampling and testing are waived for Taylor County residents with private wells in areas that experienced flooding. Testing and sampling is free.

3. How do I sample my well water?

Follow the instructions provided in the sampling kit. It is important that you wash your hands before you take the sample. If you have questions, please call 850-223-5100 if you have questions.

4. How long will it take for me to get results?

It will take a couple of days to receive the results. This timeline will be based on how many samples are collected and require testing. You will receive a phone call sharing if your water is safe to drink or if confirmatory testing is required.

5. What will happen if my water is tested and is unsafe to drink?

A DOH-Taylor employee will come to your home and collect a water sample for confirmatory testing. They will provide instructions on what you should do in the meantime (i.e., continued boiling water, drinking bottled water, etc.).

6. Where can I pick up a private well water sampling kit?

Florida Department of Health in Taylor County                     
1215 North Peacock Avenue, Perry, FL 32347

Mit’s Mart
3710 Alton Wentworth Road, Perry, FL 32348

Rocky’s Convenience Store
5175 W US Hwy 98, Perry, FL 32348 

Steinhatchee Fish Company
1503 Rives Ave, Steinhatchee, FL 32359

The Bird Rack
16260 Beach Road, Perry, FL 32348

7. Where do I drop off my samples?

Florida Department of Health in Taylor County
1215 North Peacock Avenue, Perry, FL 32347
8:00 a.m. – Noon

Steinhatchee Community Center 
1013 Riverside Drive, Steinhatchee, Florida 32359
Only Available: September 7 – 14                     
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
 

Shady Grove Community Center                                         
3845 Alton Wentworth Road, Shady Grove, FL 32357
Only Available: September 7 – 14
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.