Well & Water Treatment — Florida homeowner answers

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Licensing in Florida

This trade spans two license realities in Florida. Drilling, constructing, or repairing a water well is licensed by the regional Water Management District. Installing water-treatment equipment — softeners, filters, reverse-osmosis — is generally not a state-licensed trade on its own, though the plumbing and electrical connections can require a licensed plumber or electrician. Verify the credential for the specific work.

Basis: FL Stat. 373 (well construction, Water Management District) · treatment equipment largely unregulated

Typical Florida costs (curated 2026 estimates — not bids)

Water softener system: $1,000–$5,000

Whole-house water filter: $1,000–$5,000

Pressure tank replacement: $300–$1,200

Reverse-osmosis drinking system: $200–$1,500

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