Well Permitting
Groundwater owners are required to apply for a permit prior to drilling and production of water from any well expected to produce 17.5 gallons of water per minute or more.
Minimum Spacing of Wells in the Ogallala or Edwards-Trinity (High Plains) Aquifer
| Max. Production (gpm) | Minimum Distance to Nearest Valid Well (yards) | Minimum Distance to Nearest Property Lines (yards) |
|---|---|---|
| 70 | 100 | 25 |
| 165 | 200 | 50 |
| 265 | 300 | 75 |
| 390 | 350 | 87.5 |
| 560 | 400 | 138 |
| 800 | 500 | 238 |
| >800 | 540 | 278 |
Miniumum Spacing of Wells in the Dockum ("Santa Rosa") Aquifer
| Max. Production (gpm) | Minimum Distance to Nearest Valid Well (yards) | Minimum Distance to Nearest Property Lines (yards) |
|---|---|---|
| 70 | 100 | 25 |
| 165 | 200 | 50 |
| 265 | 300 | 75 |
| 500 | 880 | 100 |
| >500 | 1760 | 135 |