Lovegrove Well 4 Rehabilitation Project

Estimated Dates & Work Schedule

Anticipated Start Date: 2024-06-03
Anticipated End Date: 2024-08-31

Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.*

*Contractor will work weekends and extended hours as necessary. Note, 24/7 work hours will required during the well rehabilitation phase scheduled to take place the week of June 17, 2024*

*Dates and times are highly subject to change. 

Project Objective

JEA will soon begin the rehabilitation of an existing potable water well at 5424 Wilmin Way. This well is one of over 141 active wells that are part of JEA’s regional water supply transmission system. Once completed, this well will improve our system’s overall water availability and reliability, while continuing to provide a robust water supply system throughout JEA’s service territory. 

A contractor working for JEA (Complete Services) will begin rehabilitation of the well, followed by a period of evaluation and documentation. There will be a break in construction activities between the rehabilitation and evaluation/documentation phases. The contractor will return a few weeks later to complete rehabilitation of the well, which will include replacement of the equipment that serves the well. 

Construction Areas

Construction activities will take place on JEA’s property and within City of Jacksonville rights-of-way and easements. JEA has also obtained temporary construction easements on private property for the well water discharge line into the City storm sewer.   

Construction Conditions

Residents may notice increased construction traffic and noise during this time, as construction will require the use of trucks, large equipment (including a crane) and generators to complete upgrades to the well. The contractor will temporarily fence the work site for the safety of the public. 

Well Rehabilitation Phase - 24/7 Work Required - June 17-22

The contractor will be required to flush water from the well on multiple occasions using above-ground piping installed from the well site to nearby storm drain swales and inlets near the JEA property and adjoining streets. The water being discharged is safe and comes directly from the Floridan aquifer, but may cause minor, temporary pooling of water near the discharge area. The flushing process can take anywhere from 2-3 weeks and is required for clearing and testing the well prior to use by JEA for our customers. 

This project will not affect your normal JEA electric, water and/or sewer service.  

WELL REHABILITATION PHASE – 24/7 WORK REQUIRED
Anticipated Start Date: June 17, 2024*
Estimated Completion Date: June 22, 2024*
*Dates are highly subject to change.

Work Area Map

Lovegrove Well Rehab Project Area Map