When it comes to water wells, Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District has information for residents wanting a new water well, as well as for those with existing wells. Established by voters in Montague, Wise, Parker, and Hood counties in November 2007, Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District (UTGCD) has a multi-faceted mission which includes ensuring availability and accessibility of groundwater for future generations. Success for this facet of the mission means new water wells must comply with the spacing requirements established by the eight-member UTGCD Board of Directors. Spacing requirements are addressed on the UTGCD’s New Well Application, a form for residents wanting a new water well. Most water well drillers in the four-county District are familiar with the application and can greatly assist with its completion. “One of the first steps for a landowner wanting a new water well on his or her property is to find a driller. The New Well Application has s...Read More