Water well permits in the Blanco-Pedernales Groundwater Conservation District
Drilling a well in Blanco County? Here is how registration and permitting work, and how we handle it for you.
Groundwater in Blanco County is managed by the Blanco-Pedernales Groundwater Conservation District (BPGCD). They register wells, set spacing rules, and protect the Trinity Aquifer that most of the county depends on.
A new well must be registered before drilling. A normal household well is exempt from an operating permit but still has to be registered, and after the well is finished your licensed driller files the State of Texas well report within 60 days.
What you need to know
- Register before drilling. A new well must be registered with the district before drilling begins.
- Household wells are exempt from permitting. A domestic or livestock well that cannot produce more than 25,000 gallons a day (about 17 gallons per minute) is exempt from an operating permit, but still must be registered.
- The state report is filed within 60 days. As your licensed driller, we file the State of Texas well report with the district and state within 60 days of completing the well.
- A registration fee applies. The district's fee schedule sets a $500 registration fee for a new well; a permitted, non-exempt well runs higher.
- Non-exempt wells are metered. Higher-capacity wells that need a permit must be metered and report their annual production.
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Fast facts
- District: Blanco-Pedernales GCD
- Covers: Blanco County
- New well: Register before drilling
- Exempt well: Under 25,000 gal/day
District office: (830) 868-9196
We handle the paperworkCall (830) 816-3232We file your district paperwork for you
Registering a well with the Blanco-Pedernales Groundwater Conservation District before drilling is part of how we do every job in Blanco County. You drill once and you drill it right, on the record, the way the rules require.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to register a well in Blanco County?
Yes. The Blanco-Pedernales Groundwater Conservation District requires a new well to be registered before drilling. A normal household well is exempt from an operating permit but still must be registered. We handle it for you.
How much does it cost to register a well with the Blanco-Pedernales district?
The district's fee schedule sets a $500 registration fee for a new well. A permitted, non-exempt well costs more. We include the district paperwork in your project.
When does the well report get filed?
Your licensed driller files the State of Texas well report within 60 days of completing the well. We take care of that filing as part of the job.
Drilling a well in Blanco County?
We know the BPGCD rules and we handle the registration. Reach out for a free, no-pressure quote.