Miramar to build two massive drinking water wells. Will you hear the drilling?
The City of Miramar will begin construction this month on two new Floridan aquifer wells designed to boost water capacity and improve reliability across the city’s water system, something residents have been demanding.
Drilling for the massive wells will take 18 months and could go as deep as 1,200 feet, according to the city’s proposal. Once completed, the wells will jointly boost drinking water supply by more than six million gallons per day, Francois A. Domond, director of Miramar’s department of utilities, told the Miramar News in an email.
The Floridan wells — labeled F8 and F9 — will be drilled at two parks:
- Well F8 will be dug at Fire Barn Park in Country Club Ranches, 4700 SW 143rd Ave.
- Well F9 will be dug at Huntington Park South at 14850 Bass Creek Road.
Floridan wells tap into the large Floridan Aquifer, Florida’s primary source of drinking water, which is stored in limestone and dolostone. Well depth can vary, and deeper wells are sometimes needed to access more reliable water sources.
Construction is scheduled to begin Wednesday, Dec. 10, a month later than expected, and last through May 10, 2027, with work occurring Monday through Friday during regular daytime hours, the city announced.
Noise from the drilling may become an issue for residents near the parks, who are being asked by the city to be patient.
Floridan Wells are generally between 1,100 and 1,200 feet deep. However, the final depth of each of the wells will be determined by a professional geologist during the installation process, Dormond said.
When completed, each well will have a production capacity of 3.15 million gallons per day and will support the operation and potable water production of the reverse osmosis system at the city’s West Water Treatment Plant.
The plant was constructed in 1995 and has since been expanded multiple times to its current treatment capacity of 11.5 million gallons per day.
The work is part of the treatment plant’s capacity improvement project, a multi-year overhaul aimed at strengthening water delivery for homes and businesses in Miramar.
The improvements are part of Miramar’s broader effort to modernize aging water infrastructure and expand capacity across its service area. Officials describe the project as an essential upgrade to ensure Miramar maintains a dependable supply of high-quality water, especially important as the community continues to grow.
The cost of the drilling for the two wells is $7 million and was approved by the Miramar commission in September. The work will be done by contractor All Webbs Enterprises, Inc. of Jupiter.
Commisioners were told that the construction of two new Floridan wells for the West Water Treatment Plant is needed.
“The city is experiencing increases in demand for potable water due to population increase, business growth and land use change,” said the city manager’s proposal to the commission. “Construction of two new Floridan wells for the West WTP is needed to ensure quality drinking water supply.”
The city did not announce any expected service interruptions, but residents near the sites may also notice construction equipment and periodic traffic impacts around the parks.
If you have concerns about the noise from the well drilling, please let us know. Email reporter Luisa Yanez at lyanez@miamiherald.com.
This story was originally published December 2, 2025 at 2:19 PM.
