UTGCD and the City of New Fairview entered into an interlocal agreement and partnership to investigate and assess the expanse of the Trinity Aquifer below Chacon Community Park, in New Fairview, Texas. To investigate available groundwater resources, several monitoring wells are being drilled and completed in the Southeastern corner of the park.

As North Texas communities continue to grow and expand, availability of natural resources, including groundwater, is significant in creating sustainable developments. The monitoring wells will provide real-time water level measurements that can be accessed by both community leaders and residents when the project is complete. 

monitoring well project map

The image below shows the estimated formations present below the property, based on the Trinity Aquifer Groundwater Availability Model, developed in conjunction with the Texas Water Development Board. The anticipated formations that may be encountered, which are a mixture of sandstones, limestones, and shales, include the following. 

monitoring well estimated geology
  • The Washita Fredricksburg Division
  • The Paluxy Formation 
  • The Glen Rose Formation
  • The Hensell Formation of the Twin Mountains Sub-group
  • The Pearsal Formation of the Twin Mountains Sub-group
  • The Hosston Formation of the Twin Mountains Sub-group (also the anticipated base of the Trinity Aquifer). 

Information on the well sites, including video footage, geophysical logging results, and geological samples, will be shared to this page periodically to provide updates on the project. 

Please expect District staff, city officials, and well contracting staff along with their vehicles to be present at the Park during the project. The signage below will be featured on site for visitors and residents. 

UTGCD thanks the City of New Fairview and invites residents to visit their website for updates and upcoming park events. 

City of New Fairview

To access the current database of monitoring wells maintained by the District, visit our Monitoring Wells Map page. For questions related to the project or learning gardens, email jill@uppertrinitygcd.com, or call 817-523-5200.