A groundwater district regulates water wells across Refugio County

The district's boundary is the same as Refugio County. Its plan says the district was formed to protect and conserve groundwater beneath the county.

For new or changed wells, check district rules before drilling. The district has authority to permit certain wells, register wells, inspect non-exempt wells, and track permits for groundwater production.

The local supply is part of the Gulf Coast Aquifer. The Chicot aquifer is near the surface and outcrops across the county. The Evangeline lies deeper and is confined.