Groundwater
Wheeler County Depends on the Ogallala Aquifer for Water
Nearly all water in the Texas Panhandle comes from the Ogallala Aquifer, which is being used faster than rain refills it.
The Ogallala Aquifer is a huge underground water supply. It sits below the Texas Panhandle, including Wheeler County. It provides about 97 percent of the region's water. Homes, farms, and livestock all depend on it.
The problem is that people pump water out much faster than rain puts it back in. Water levels have dropped a lot in parts of the Panhandle over the past several decades.
If you are buying rural land or plan to irrigate, ask about well depth and water supply before you buy. The Texas Water Development Board tracks Ogallala data and puts out regular reports on the aquifer's status.
Source to confirm: Texas Water Development Board — Ogallala Aquifer