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Clearwater Underground Water Conservation District

Groundwater Management in Bell County, Texas

Meetings & Events

June Board Meeting

July Board Meeting

August Board Meeting

Public Hearing

Current Drought Status

Edwards BFZ Aquifer: No Drought

456.87 ac-ft per month

7.68 cfs

2,000
901
No Drought
100%
80%
900
701
Stage 1: Awareness

Recommend 10% Usage Reduction

79%
70%
700
401
Stage 2: Concern

Recommend 20% Usage Reduction

69%
60%
400
201
Stage 3: Serious

Recommend 30% Usage Reduction

59%
50%
200
0
Stage 4: Critical

Recommend 40% Usage Reduction

49%
0%
33.388 PDI

101.18%

Salado Creek Spring Discharge

As of 02/11/2025

Precipitation Deficit Index (PDI)

Trinity Aquifer: No Drought

No Drought
100%
80%
Stage 1: Awareness

Recommend 10% Usage Reduction

79%
70%
Stage 2: Concern

Recommend 20% Usage Reduction

69%
60%
Stage 3: Serious

Recommend 30% Usage Reduction

59%
50%
Stage 4: Critical

Recommend 40% Usage Reduction

49%
0%
37.306 PDI

113.05%

As of 02/11/2025

Precipitation Deficit Index (PDI)
Bell County Jurisdiction
0 sq mi
in scientific research
$ 0 M
monitor wells
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District Operating Since
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Who We Are

Clearwater UWCD

The District is responsible for the management of groundwater in Bell County, Texas. Our mission is to “develop and implement an efficient, economical and environmentally sound groundwater management program to protect and enhance the water resources of the district.”

We don’t treat or sell water. Put simply, we are in charge of local well permitting, monitoring, and enforcement, regional planning, aquifer research and data, maintaining water quality, and offering public education and outreach.

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What Are GCD's

What is a GroundWater Conservation District?

GCDs are political subdivisions of the state created to protect and balance private groundwater interests with the conservation, preservation, protection, recharging and prevention of waste of groundwater, and the control of subsidence caused by withdrawal.

Private Well Owners

Do I have to register my well with my GCD?

Yes, state law requries all wells to be registered with the GCD. This does not mean that all wells require a permit. All domestic wells and livestock wells that produce less than 25,000 gallons per day are exempt from permits. A GCD has the ability to exempt others in their rules.

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