A local water district oversees wells in Coke County

Outside the towns in Coke County, water often means a private well. The Coke County Underground Water Conservation District was created in 1985 and became active in 1986.

Its TWDB-filed plan says the district uses well permits and registrations to manage groundwater. It also tracks wells and monitors water levels.

For a rural tract, ask early whether there is a working well, a permit, or a registration number. A dry well, no well, or unclear paperwork can change the cost of building there.