Water & Wells
Water Wells and the Groundwater District in Kinney County
A local groundwater district oversees wells in Kinney County, and the aquifer that supplies most water also feeds three notable springs.
Kinney County sits over two aquifers: the Edwards (Balcones Fault Zone) and the Edwards-Trinity (Plateau). An aquifer is an underground layer of rock that holds water. The Texas Water Development Board has studied recharge to both aquifers and maintains a groundwater flow model for the county.
Three large springs flow from that aquifer. They are Las Moras, Mud, and Pinto springs. Local water managers pay close attention to these springs.
The Kinney County Groundwater Conservation District (KCGCD) is the local agency that oversees groundwater. It is also a taxing unit, meaning it can charge a small tax. The district can require permits for new wells. It can also set rules on how far apart wells must be and how much water each well can pump.
If you plan to drill a well on rural property, contact the district before you start. You can find the district's management plans on the Texas Water Development Board website.
Source to confirm: TWDB — Kinney County Groundwater Flow Model