Water
Private water wells and the Clearwater Underground Water Conservation District
If you drill a private well in Bell County, you work with the Clearwater Underground Water Conservation District, which registers wells and protects the county's groundwater.
Bell County sits over several underground water systems called aquifers. The Clearwater Underground Water Conservation District manages groundwater across the county. Its office is at 700 Kennedy Court in Belton. You can reach it at 254-933-0120. The district monitors wells, issues permits, and runs public education programs.
State law requires every well to be registered with the local groundwater district. Most home and livestock wells that produce less than 25,000 gallons per day do not need a drilling permit, but they still must be registered. Larger wells — for irrigation or commercial use — require a permit before drilling starts.
If you are buying property with an existing well, ask for the well completion report and registration number. Get the water tested before you close. Water quality can vary across Bell County. The Texas Water Development Board at twdb.texas.gov has a free, searchable database of historical groundwater data near any address.
Source to confirm: Clearwater Underground Water Conservation District