Quality Filters and Pumps

Well Drilling in Ocala, FL

Quality Filters And Pumps provides well drilling for homes throughout Ocala, Florida and the surrounding Marion County. Every job starts with a written quote and an on-site evaluation, not a phone estimate. Owners Chase and Katie Norris run a state-licensed Florida well-drilling and pump company (License #7494) with 15+ years serving Central Florida.

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Why Ocala Homes Choose Quality Filters And Pumps for Well Drilling

Ocala (approximately 64,000 residents, in Marion County) is served by City of Ocala Water Resources / Marion County Utilities (varies by service address). The municipal supply comes from groundwater from the Floridan Aquifer treated at municipal and county facilities. Many homes in the surrounding unincorporated areas still draw from private wells, where the same regional groundwater chemistry applies.

For private wells, we test on site before sizing anything. For wider context, see our full well drilling guide.

How Our Well Drilling Process Works

Residential and light-commercial water well drilling in Central Florida. Permitting through the relevant Water Management District, site evaluation, drilling, casing, grouting, sanitary well-head completion, and pump installation. State of Florida Water Well Contractor License #7494.

Every job starts with a real on-site visit. We do not size a pump, recommend a filter, or quote a well off a phone call. For deeper background on this work, read How much does it cost to drill a well in Central Florida in 2026? or our Well Drilling service page.

What's Included

  • Site evaluation and pre-drilling geology review
  • Florida Water Management District well-construction permit application and approval
  • Drilling to the appropriate Floridan Aquifer or surficial aquifer zone for the property
  • Steel or PVC casing through unconsolidated overburden, grouted per FDEP rule
  • Sanitary well seal and pitless adapter installation
  • Well development, disinfection, and bacteriological clearance sampling
  • Submersible or jet pump selection, sizing, and installation
  • Pressure tank and control panel installation
  • Initial water-quality test and walkthrough

For more on equipment selection and the regional water chemistry behind our recommendations, see our company overview, the related New Well Drilling Permits in Florida: A Step-by-Step Guide article, and our water-quality reference page.

Ocala-Specific Considerations

Ocala sits in Marion County. The water you draw, drink, or irrigate with is regulated by City of Ocala Water Resources / Marion County Utilities (varies by service address) for service-connection customers, and by the relevant Florida Water Management District and the county health department for private-well owners.

Regional notes that tend to apply here:

  • Marion County is one of the most heavily private-well counties in Central Florida; Floridan Aquifer wells here are very hard (often 20-30+ grains per gallon) with frequent hydrogen sulfide (source)
  • Marion County is karst country; well construction in this geology requires careful casing and grouting through cavities, which Florida-licensed contractors handle under WMD permit (source)

For the live municipal numbers, pull Ocala's most recent Consumer Confidence Report directly from the utility. For wells, the only number that matters is the one from your own water, which is why every job starts with an on-site test.

Service Area: Ocala Neighborhoods and ZIPs

We serve homeowners across Ocala. Common neighborhoods we work in include On Top of the World, Stone Creek, Marion Oaks, Silver Springs Shores, plus the broader Marion County area. Primary ZIP codes: 34470, 34471, 34472, 34473, 34474, 34475, 34476, 34480, 34481, 34482. Outside this list? Call us anyway, most of Central Florida is in our normal service zone. Schedule a free quote or call (352) 268-9048.

Looking at a neighboring city or a different service? See Well Drilling in Orlando, FL or Pump Repair in Ocala, FL.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit to drill a new well in Ocala?

Yes. Every new water well in Florida requires a Water Management District well-construction permit before drilling. A Florida-licensed contractor pulls and posts the permit. We handle the full permit package as part of every drilling job in Ocala and the surrounding county.

How deep do wells typically go in Marion County?

Depth varies by site and target aquifer zone. Many private wells in Central Florida draw from the Floridan Aquifer at depths from roughly 100 to 400 feet, while shallower surficial-aquifer wells are sometimes adequate for irrigation. We size depth from site geology, not a rule of thumb.

How long does the whole well-drilling process take?

From permit application to a working well, most residential projects in Central Florida run two to four weeks. The drilling itself is usually a one to three day job. The longest variables are WMD permit turnaround and pump and tank availability.

Will you install the pump and pressure tank too?

Yes. Every well we drill is finished with a pump appropriate to the well yield, a pressure tank sized for the household, a pressure switch, and a sanitary well-head. We do not leave a borehole for someone else to finish.

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