Most Rural Properties in Mason County Rely on Private Wells

If a rural Mason County tract uses its own well, the groundwater district belongs in the house hunt. Hickory Underground Water Conservation District No. 1 covers all of Mason County and parts of five nearby counties.

The district rules say a Notice of Intent to Drill is required before any well is drilled, whether the well is exempt or permitted. Non-exempt wells need a district permit before drilling begins. Exempt wells still have registration rules.

The district office is on the square in Brady at 111 E. Main Street, and the posted phone number is 325-597-2785. Before closing on rural land, call about well spacing, permits, and records. The TWDB Groundwater Data Viewer can also help you look for nearby well reports.