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
For more information on water well permits or spacing requirements, contact Permit Administration.
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