City Water to Irrigation Well Conversion
Stop paying city water rates to water your lawn.
If you're using expensive municipal water to irrigate your lawn, landscape, or garden, you're likely spending hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars each year on water that could be supplied by your own private irrigation well. At Brent Pump Works, we specialize in converting irrigation systems from city water to dedicated irrigation wells, giving homeowners a reliable, independent water source while dramatically reducing monthly utility costs.
We're a state licensed irrigation contractor and state licensed well drilling contractor (License SCC131152349), so the entire conversion, drilling the well, setting the pump, and tying it into your existing sprinkler system, is handled in-house by one team that has served the Treasure Coast for over 20 years.
Why Convert to an Irrigation Well?
Your lawn doesn't require treated drinking water to stay healthy. By disconnecting your irrigation system from the municipal water supply and installing a private irrigation well, you can enjoy unlimited watering without worrying about rising water bills.
Once the well is in, the only ongoing cost is the electricity to run the pump. For a lot of Treasure Coast properties, that's the difference between a summer water bill in the hundreds and a few dollars a month.
The Payback Adds Up Fast
Municipal water is treated to drinking-water standards, and you pay for every gallon that goes on your grass. During Florida's dry months, when your system runs most, that bill climbs fast.
An irrigation well pulls from the groundwater already under your property, so after the install, your lawn runs on your own water. Many homeowners recover the cost of the well through a few years of reduced water bills, and from then on the savings are yours.
Our Complete Turnkey Installation Process
Brent Pump Works handles every step of your irrigation well installation from start to finish. Our process includes:
Site Evaluation and Permitting
We evaluate your property, determine the ideal well location, and obtain all required permits before construction begins.
Precision Well Drilling
Our experienced drilling team can install irrigation wells in tight access areas, including small residential lots, narrow side yards, gated communities, landscaped properties, and existing homes with limited equipment access. Our specialized equipment lets us complete installations where larger drilling rigs simply can't fit.
Irrigation Pump Installation
Once the well is completed, we install a high-performance centrifugal irrigation pump sized specifically for your property's irrigation demand. Our systems are designed for dependable pressure, efficient operation, and years of reliable performance.
Connect to Your Existing System
In many cases, we disconnect your sprinkler system from the city water supply, isolate it from the municipal line, and reconnect it directly to your new irrigation well with minimal disruption. Need a new irrigation system? We can also coordinate installation of a completely new sprinkler system designed to maximize efficiency and water coverage.
Save Money Every Month
Instead of paying premium rates for treated city water, you'll have a dependable groundwater source dedicated to irrigation, helping you maintain a lush, healthy landscape while keeping more money in your pocket. An irrigation well also keeps your lawn green through watering restrictions and dry spells, when properties on city water are limited or letting the grass go brown.
Why Choose Brent Pump Works?
Brent Pump Works provides complete in-house well drilling and irrigation pump installation services. As a state licensed irrigation and well drilling contractor, our experienced team understands Florida groundwater conditions, irrigation requirements, and local permitting regulations, ensuring your project is completed efficiently and professionally. Whether you're installing a new irrigation system or converting an existing one, we provide a turnkey solution from permit application to final startup.
We drill our own wells, set our own pumps, and answer the phone. If you ever need us after the job is done, we're right here on the Treasure Coast.
Serving the Treasure Coast and All South Florida
We convert city-water irrigation to private wells for homeowners and businesses across the Treasure Coast, including Martin County, St. Lucie County, and Palm Beach County. If you'd rather drill a fresh well from scratch, see our irrigation well drilling service. Either way, call 888-493-0984 for a free consultation. From permit application to an installed well, we finish most conversions in weeks, not months.
Ready to Convert to Well Water?
Stop paying city water rates. We'll evaluate your property, run the numbers on your potential savings, and handle the entire conversion from start to finish. Call 888-493-0984 today for a free consultation.
Irrigation Well Conversion FAQ
How much can I save by switching irrigation to a well?
It depends on your lawn size and local water rates, but the savings are usually significant, since irrigation is often the largest single use of water at a home. After the well is installed, your only cost is the electricity to run the pump, so most homeowners recover the install cost within a few years and save from there.
Can you connect an irrigation well to my existing sprinkler system?
Yes. In most cases we disconnect your sprinkler system from the city supply, isolate it from the municipal line so the two sources never mix, and tie it directly into your new irrigation well. The changeover is designed to be quick and low-disruption, and your zones keep working the way they did before.
Do I need a permit to drill an irrigation well?
Yes, and we handle it. As a state licensed well drilling contractor, we pull the required permits and site the well correctly for your lot and setbacks before any drilling starts. You don't have to deal with the paperwork or the water management district. We keep the whole project compliant from permit to startup.
Will an irrigation well work during watering restrictions?
In most areas, private irrigation wells are treated differently from municipal water during restrictions, so you can often keep watering when homes on city water can't. Rules vary by county and district, so we'll confirm what applies to your property. Either way, you're no longer paying city rates to keep your landscape alive.
Can you install a well in a tight or landscaped yard?
Yes. Our specialized drilling equipment fits where full-size rigs can't, including narrow side yards, gated communities, small lots, and finished, landscaped properties. We plan access carefully to protect your existing landscaping and complete the well with as little disruption to your yard as possible.
What kind of pump do you use for an irrigation well?
We install a high-performance centrifugal irrigation pump sized to your property's specific watering demand, so you get steady pressure across every zone. Matching the pump to the well and the system is what keeps the setup efficient and reliable for years, and it's why we size each one rather than using a one-size-fits-all pump.
Is well water safe for my lawn and plants?
Yes. Grass, landscaping, and gardens thrive on untreated groundwater, and many plants prefer it to chlorinated city water. Florida groundwater can carry iron, which we account for when we design your system so it doesn't stain hardscapes. We'll assess your water during the evaluation and set the system up to match it.
How long does a city-to-well irrigation conversion take?
Most conversions are completed in weeks, not months, from permit application to final startup. The exact timeline depends on permitting and the well depth for your area. After the site evaluation we give you a realistic schedule up front, so you know when your system will be running on well water instead of city water.