Do I have to have ten acres to drill a wellAn acreage rule applies if you are drilling into the Edwards Aquifer. The Uvalde County UWCD has no jurisdiction over the Edwards Aquifer. The Edwards…
What is a DOMESTIC (EXEMPT) Well?Wells drilled to produce water to be used by an individual, a family, or a household for drinking water, cookings, washing and watering livestock or…
Is there a specific location I should have my Domestic (EXEMPT) Well drilled?A well must be located a minimum of 100 feet from a septic system, 50 feet from any water-tight sewage or liquid-waste collection facility, and 50…
What are the Requirements for Registering a Domestic (EXEMPT) Well?Prior to drilling a Domestic Well in the District, the owner or owner's representative must complete a well registration form that can be downloaded…
Who do I need to talk to if I am having problems with my Septic Systems?You can contact Rick Coggins , Environmental Health Inspector with any question regarding the installation or problems involving a septic system…
How much is the Fee for Drilling a Domestic (EXEMPT) Well?The fee for drilling a well is $110, which represents a $10, non-refundable registration fee and a $100 deposit. A refund of the $100 deposit is…
What is a NON-EXEMPT Well?Wells that produce in excess of 25,000 gallons of groundwater a day or a well drilled for any other purpose than household or livestock use such as…
Is there a specific location I should have my NON-EXEMPT well drilled?A well must be located a minimum of 100 feet from a septic system, 50 feet from any water-tight sewage or liquid-waste collection facility, and 50…
What are the Requirements for a Permit to drill a NON-EXEMPT well?Prior to drilling a non-exempt well in the District, the owner or owner's representative must complete the followings: 1. Fill out an Application For…
Do I need to Report my Water Usage?All well owners with a Non-Exempt wells are required to report water usage ever year no later then December 31st.