Plain-English answers to common questions, with links to the official sources we used.
Do you need a permit to drill a water well in Texas?
Texas has no statewide site permit for a private water well, but drillers must be licensed and local groundwater districts may require registration. What that means in Midland.
How to find a Texas water well report
Use the free TWDB Groundwater Data Viewer and SDR database to look up well reports, including depth and water level, for wells near Midland.
Well water testing in Texas: what to test and how often
Texas A&M's Texas Well Owner Network and the CDC recommend testing private well water at least once a year. What to test for and where to send samples.
Well pump not working? Common signs and safe first checks
No water, low pressure, or a pump that runs constantly? Common symptoms of well pump and pressure system problems, and what's safe to check before calling a pro.
What affects the cost of drilling a water well?
An honest list of the factors that drive water well drilling quotes (depth, casing, pump, distance, permits), without made-up prices.