Water Supply
Water in Ward County comes from a desert aquifer
Ward County is arid, and the region relies heavily on the Pecos Valley Alluvium Aquifer for water during droughts and shortfalls.
Ward County is one of the driest parts of Texas. It gets little rain and loses a lot of water to evaporation. Cities in the area get some of their water from the Pecos Valley Alluvium Aquifer. That is an underground layer of water-bearing rock and soil.
The Colorado River Municipal Water District (CRMWD) runs well fields in Ward County. These wells pump backup water when surface water runs low. CRMWD is a public water supplier that serves several West Texas counties.
If you plan to build outside city limits, you may need a private well. Water depth and quality can vary a lot from one spot to another. Before you drill, look up well records in your area. The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) keeps a free groundwater database you can search online.
Ward County Water District No. 2 is a taxing entity in the county. It may serve some areas outside city limits. To find out if your land falls in a water district, contact the TWDB or the county directly.
Source to confirm: Colorado River Municipal Water District — Ground Water