Many Rural Properties in Cottle County Rely on Water Wells

On rural land, the well can matter as much as the fence line. Before closing, ask whether there is a working well, who drilled it, and whether the seller has the report.

TWDB points buyers to two well-record paths. Wells drilled since 2003 are in the Submitted Drillers Reports system and Groundwater Data Viewer. Older reports may be in the TCEQ Water Well Report Viewer.

Cottle's local tax-unit list includes Tri-County Gateway Groundwater Conservation District. TWDB says confirmed groundwater districts have management plans, so treat district rules as part of the due diligence before drilling a new well or changing use.