Iron staining, sulfur smell, low pH, bacterial contamination — South Florida well water comes with unique challenges that municipal water treatment simply doesn't address. WaterLux designs custom treatment systems for Palm Beach County and western Broward well owners, solving problems at the source.
South Florida well water in Palm Beach County and western Broward County is drawn from shallow limestone aquifers that are naturally high in iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide. WaterLux has treated well water in this region since 2011 — we know the specific chemistry of western Broward communities like Davie, Weston, and Loxahatchee, and we design systems to match.
Orange and brown stains on sinks, toilets, laundry, and irrigation. South Florida wells commonly test at 2–15 PPM iron. WaterLux air injection and catalytic filter systems eliminate iron up to 15 PPM.
Hydrogen sulfide gas is common in Palm Beach and western Broward wells. Even trace amounts (0.5 PPB) produce a strong smell. Aeration and oxidizing filtration eliminates H₂S completely.
Acidic well water (pH below 7.0) corrodes copper pipes, leaches lead from solder joints, and causes blue-green staining. WaterLux installs calcite/neutralizer filters to raise pH to a safe 7.0–7.5 range.
Florida's shallow water table is vulnerable to E. coli and coliform bacteria, especially after flooding. UV sterilization systems destroy 99.99% of bacteria and viruses without adding chemicals.
Manganese causes black staining; tannins produce a yellow-brown color and earthy taste. WaterLux greensand and carbon filtration systems remove both from western Palm Beach County wells.
Many South Florida wells have hardness exceeding 20 GPG. A water softener combined with iron filtration provides comprehensive protection for appliances and plumbing.
WaterLux custom well water treatment systems start at $2,000 for basic iron or sulfur filtration and reach $6,500 for comprehensive whole-well treatment addressing multiple contaminants. Every system starts with a free 15-point well water test to identify all issues before any equipment is recommended.
Air injection oxidation + catalytic media for iron up to 15 PPM and hydrogen sulfide removal. Ideal for western Broward and Palm Beach County wells with staining or odor issues.
Iron/sulfur filter + water softener + UV sterilization + sediment pre-filter. Addresses iron, hardness, bacteria, and sediment in one integrated system. Most popular for Palm Beach County homesteads.
Full well treatment + reverse osmosis drinking system + pH neutralizer + UV + whole house carbon filtration. Complete protection for well water with multiple serious issues, including tannins and very high iron.
The most common questions from Palm Beach County and western Broward County well owners about iron staining, bacteria, UV sterilization, and how often to test — answered by WaterLux, South Florida's well water treatment specialists.
Don't guess what's in your well. WaterLux tests for iron, sulfur, bacteria, pH, hardness, and 10 more parameters — free, at your Palm Beach or Broward home.
Salt-based & salt-free systems for South Florida's 14–22 GPG hard water. From $1,200.
Remove chloramines, PFAS, lead & sediment from every tap. From $1,500.
99% contaminant removal for drinking water. Under-sink & whole house. From $400.
Iron, sulfur, bacteria & pH solutions for Palm Beach and western Broward wells.
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WaterLux provides this service across all of Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade counties. Same-day service in Broward, 24-hour response in Palm Beach and Miami-Dade.