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Bee Groundwater Conservation District: Well Rules for Rural Properties
Most of Bee County is inside the Bee Groundwater Conservation District, which controls how landowners drill new water wells.
If you own land outside city limits in Bee County and want to drill a water well, you will likely need to deal with the Bee Groundwater Conservation District (Bee GCD). The Texas Legislature created it in 2001, and local voters confirmed it in 2002. Its job is to manage the county's underground water so it does not run out.
The main water sources under Bee County are the Gulf Coast Aquifer and deeper layers like the Carrizo Sand and Oakville Sandstone. The Bee GCD controls how far apart wells must be and how much water can be pumped. Before you drill, call the Bee GCD to check permit rules. Rules can change, and the district has blocked new permits at times.
Three areas are not part of the district: the city of Beeville, the Pettus Water Supply Corporation service area, and the Tynan Water Supply Corporation service area. If your property is in one of those places, contact the local water provider instead. The Bee GCD's public well database is available online.
Source to confirm: Bee Groundwater Conservation District