These estimates are produced using information from the annual Water Use Survey and water use estimates for irrigation, livestock, municipal, manufacturing, mining and steam-electric power categories.

Do I need to register my water well, and if so, how do I do that? Private water well owners in Texas do not need to register their well unless the property falls within the jurisdiction of a ...

For centuries, people have relied on rainwater harvesting to supply water for household, landscape, livestock, and agricultural uses. Before the advent of large centralized water supply systems, ...

The mission of the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is to lead the state's efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas and its citizens. Our mission is a vital part of Texas' overall ...

The solicitation for SFY 2024-2025 FIF Abridged Applications has passed. Any SFY 2024-2025 FIF Abridged Application received moving forward will now be added to the bottom of the project ...

Before you can start entering a well or plugging report you must associate to the driller who drilled or plugged the well. Click Drillers List on the left menu. To add a driller to the list, click the ...

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The Ogallala Aquifer is the largest aquifer in the United States and is a major aquifer of Texas underlying much of the High Plains region. The aquifer consists of sand, gravel, clay, and silt and has ...

Click here for a printable version of these procedures. Before you begin you will need at a minimum the following information: When the well was drilled, or at least an approximate date or year Name ...

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Is the Water Use Survey required and when is it due? Yes, it is required by Texas State Law (Section 16.012(m) of the Texas Water Code and Texas Administrative Code 31 TAC §358.5) to complete the ...