Under Dunnellon
The ground around Dunnellon.
Dunnellon grew up on hard-rock phosphate and sits where the Rainbow River, fed by Rainbow Springs, joins the Withlacoochee. Like the rest of western Marion County, it’s limestone close to the surface with sinkholes and springs.
Marion County as a whole is one of the great springs counties in Florida, from Rainbow Springs here to Silver Springs at Ocala.
The water
Hardness from the limestone is the main complaint, with iron and sulfur in some wells. Homes on large lots often run irrigation off the same well, which changes how the pump and tank should be sized.
Permits
Marion County lies in both the St. Johns River and Southwest Florida water management districts, and well permitting county-wide goes through the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s system.
Who permits wells in Marion County?
Marion County is split between the St. Johns River and Southwest Florida water management districts, and well permitting county-wide goes through the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
Can my well run the house and the sprinklers?
Often, if the pump and pressure tank are sized for both. An undersized setup will short-cycle or leave the house with low pressure while the irrigation runs.
Does Living Water serve Marion County?
Yes. Marion County is in the company’s listed service area. Call (352) 317-7330 with your address.
In Dunnellon