Under Trenton
The ground around Trenton.
Gilchrist County is springs country. The Suwannee River runs down its western edge and the Santa Fe along its northern edge, and between them the Floridan aquifer’s limestone sits close under a covering of sand. That’s where Ginnie, Blue, Hart and Otter springs come from: the aquifer reaching the surface.
For a well owner around Trenton, that means water that comes up through rock and carries the rock with it, and a well that is closely connected to whatever soaks into the sand above it.
The water
Hard water is the norm, from the calcium and magnesium in the limestone. Iron staining and a rotten-egg sulfur smell turn up in plenty of wells too. Farmland and septic systems across the springshed make regular bacteria and nitrate testing a good habit.
Permits
Gilchrist County is entirely within the Suwannee River Water Management District, which permits well construction, repair and abandonment. The Florida Department of Health in Gilchrist County handles private well health guidance.
Is Living Water Pump Service local to Trenton?
Yes. Living Water Pump Service LLC is registered in Trenton, Florida, and has been since 2013. Call (352) 317-7330.
Why is Trenton’s well water so hard?
Because it comes from the Floridan aquifer, which is limestone. Water dissolves calcium and magnesium as it moves through the rock, and that shows up as scale on faucets, glassware and water heaters. A softener is the usual fix.
Who issues well permits in Gilchrist County?
The Suwannee River Water Management District permits well construction, repair and abandonment in Gilchrist County. The licensed contractor doing the work normally applies for the permit.