Pozos de monitoreo del condado de Bell

The District has a monitor well program that tracks water level measurements in numerous wells throughout Bell County. Water levels in wells are captured using different tools and resources to effectively gather a wide range of data throughout the District. 

The District’s most advanced monitoring system includes the use of a continuous monitoring Well Watch device from Eno Scientific which captures real time water levels and transmits the data via SignalFire telemetry directly into our database. This advanced system captures invaluable data when it comes to monitoring and tracking changes in water levels. Our database tools allow District staff to visualize this data over time and see water levels in relation to the screened intervals of the well and the aquifer.  

The majority of monitor well water levels are measured by hand on a quarterly basis by District staff. These measurements capture the static water level in the well using a sonic wave meter or an e-line. The static water level is the distance from ground level down to the top of the water in the well. Static is the resting level of water — i.e. when the pump is not actively pumping and hasn’t pumped recently. When pumping, the water level changes as the well fills back up to the static level. The speed at which the well refills – e.g. three gallons per minute – is called the recovery rate.

The remainder of the monitor wells are operated in coordination with the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB). The District pulls data from 12 TWDB wells that are located within Bell County and 4 additional wells located just outside of the District. 

Additional water levels are reported by water supply corporations with with meter readings and collected from all newly constructed wells in Bell County during well inspections.