Contact North Plains GCD before drilling a Moore County well

All of Moore County is in the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District (NPGCD). If you want to drill a water well, you must contact the district before any drilling starts. Small domestic or livestock wells that produce 17.5 gallons per minute or less are exempt from a full permit, but you still must register them with the district.

Larger irrigation or commercial wells need a Well Construction Permit. The fee is $1,000, and the district typically approves permits within seven business days once paperwork and fees are accepted. Do not start drilling until the district has approved the required paperwork. Call 806-935-6401 about the planned use, pump capacity, and site.