What if need to drill a new well?
You must register your well with the District prior to drilling so that we can determine if your well requires a permit. Oftentimes, a drilling company will complete a registration form on your behalf. Be sure to check with your driller.
Do I have to register my water well?
Yes. All water wells must be registered with the District unless the well has been permanently sealed. This includes domestic wells and windmills.
What do I need to do if I bought a property that already has a well?
You will need to submit a Transfer of Ownership form in order for us to determine if a permitted well is located on your property. The Transfer of Ownership form can be found under the 'Forms & Fees' tab.
Do house wells or livestock wells require a permit?
Possibly. It depends on if your well is located in Management Zone 1 or 2.
MZ 1: If the well is capable of pumping more than 35 gallons per minute, a permit is required.
MZ 2: Less than 5 acres - if the well is capable of pumping more than 17 gallons per minute, a permit is required. Wells located on 5 or more acres and capable of pumping more than 35 gallons per minute, require a permit.
Do rig supply wells require a permit?
No. By state law, wells supplying water to a rig that is drilling for hydrocarbons are exempt.
Do wells drilled for fracking require a permit?
Possibly. Contact our office to discuss further.
Does my well need a meter?
All Class C wells require a meter. The Board reserves the right to require a meter on other permitted wells.
