A Groundwater District Covers All of Mitchell County

If you plan to drill a water well in Mitchell County, you must deal with the Lone Wolf Groundwater Conservation District. Voters in Mitchell County approved it in 2002. The district covers all 900 square miles of the county. Its job is to protect underground water while respecting private property rights.

The district can set rules on how close wells must be to each other and how much water can be pumped. Before drilling, check whether a permit is required. In dry West Texas, groundwater is a limited resource. The Texas Water Development Board hosts the district's management plans if you want to understand long-term water supply projections.