What if need to drill a new well?
You must register your well with the District prior to drilling so that we can determine if your well requires a permit. Oftentimes, a drilling company will complete a registration form on your behalf. Be sure to check with your driller.
Do I have to register my water well?
Yes. Texas law requires all water wells in Colordo County to be registered, regardless of use, unless the well has been permanently sealed. This includes domestic wells and windmills.
What do I need to do if I bought a property that already has a well?
Contact our office to verify if your well is registered. If it is already registered, you will need to submit a Transfer of Ownership form. If not already registered, you will need to submit a completed Well Registration form. Registration is a one-time process and there is no fee. Forms may be found under the 'Forms & Fees' tab.
Do house wells or livestock wells require a permit?
It depends on if your well is located in Management Zone 1 or 2.
MZ 1: If the well is capable of pumping more than 35 gallons per minute, a permit is required.
MZ 2: Less than 5 acres - if the well is capable of pumping more than 17 gallons per minute, a permit is required. Wells located on 5 or more acres and capable of pumping more than 35 gallons per minute, require a permit.
Do rig supply wells require a permit?
No. By state law, wells supplying water to a rig that is drilling for hydrocarbons are exempt.
Do wells drilled for fracking require a permit?
Possibly. Contact our office to discuss further.
Does my well need a meter?
All Class C wells require a meter. The Board reserves the right to require a meter on other permitted wells.
