Before You Drill a Well in Edwards County, Call the Groundwater District

A well is not only between you and the driller. TWDB lists Real-Edwards as the groundwater district for Edwards and Real counties. Its management plan says staff review new well applications and visit the site before new construction.

The district has been around a long time. TWDB traces it to Senate Bill 447 from the 1959 Legislature. The plan says district rules have been in effect since January 2002. It also says the district tracks wells and permits and watches water quantity and quality.

Buying rural land? Ask what the district has on file for the well. Also ask about water testing. TCEQ's June 12, 2026 contact list gives the office phone as 830-232-5733 and lists the district website for forms.