Fayette County has its own groundwater district — it regulates wells

Much of rural Fayette County gets its water from underground — for drinking and irrigation. The Texas Legislature created the Fayette County Groundwater Conservation District in 2001. County voters approved it. The district can require permits before you drill a new well. It can also set limits on how much water you pump.

Before you drill a well, find out what the district currently requires. Rules can cover permit applications, well spacing, and reporting. Check the rules before you buy land or start any well project. The Texas Water Development Board tracks groundwater conservation districts statewide. It has reviewed Fayette County's management plan. Start with the official management plan linked in the sources below.