Goliad County Groundwater Conservation District

  
Well Registration

GOLIAD COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
P.O. Box 562, Goliad, Texas 77963-0562
Telephone:  (361) 645-1716     Facsimile:  (361) 645-1772


WELL REGISTRATION GUIDELINES

General Note:  All wells drilled for others must be licensed drillers.

GCGCD recommends that the landowner request the well be cemented to a depth of 100' to help insure against surface contamination reaching the groundwater.


GRANDFATHERED WELL

  • A well drilled prior to February 6, 2003 provided that the use of water is within the District.
  • Registration in voluntary and is to be done by February 6, 2004.  After February 6, 2004, proof of ownership prior to February 6, 2003 is required to receive grandfathered status.

REPLACEMENT WELL

  • Cannot change the existing well use or capacity.
  • A replacement well for an existing well must be drilled within 30 feet of the existing well but not nearer the property line than 50 feet provided that the original well was grandfathered.
  • Replacement of an existing permitted well requires a new permit.

EXEMPT WELL

  • Must be registered prior to drilling of the new well.
  • A well for domestic use incapable of producing more than 25,000 gallons per day.
  • A well on 10 acres or more used to water livestock or poultry and incapable of producing more than 25,000 gallons per day.
  • A well to be used solely to supply water for a rig that is actively engaged in oil or gas exploration.
  • A new exempt well must be 135 feet from the property line.
  • See Rule 14.2 for well location in relation to sewage systems and other contamination.

NON-EXEMPT WELL

  • Must have a drilling permit followed by an operating permit.
  • Well spacing is based on permitted flow.
  • Maximum well size is 1000 gallons per minute.

 If you would like to register a new or an existing water well, please click on the link below, print out the form, complete it and then mail it to our office for processing.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call or e-mail, we will be happy to assist.

New/Existing Water Well Registration Form



If you would like to apply for a permitted well, please click on the links below, print out the forms, complete both and return to our office for processing.    If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call or e-mail, we will be happy to assist.


Water Well Drilling Permit Application Form

Water Well Operating Permit Application Form

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