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Drilling a Water Well in Sterling County

Sterling County Home & Property

The Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District (UWCD) manages groundwater here. It covers the Edwards/Trinity (Plateau) Aquifer, which sits under much of the county. If you plan to drill a well, you must register it with the district under their rules.

Contact the UWCD at P.O. Box 873, Sterling City, TX 76951, phone 325-378-2704. The district also appears as a taxing entity on your property tax bill. For well-drilling rules and permit details, go to sterlinguwcd.org or call before you hire a driller.

Content last revised 2026-07-11

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