APPLICATION CHECKLIST

All applications for permits and registrations filed with the District shall include the following information:

1.                Name and mailing address of the applicant/registrant and, if different, the owner of land on which the well is or will be located.

2.                If the applicant/registrant is other than the owner of the property, documentation establishing the applicable authority to construct and/or operate the well for the proposed use.

3.                  The location of the Existing Well or to be drilled, including:

·        longitude and latitude coordinates,

·        the name of the current landowner as listed on the tax rolls with the Volume and Page data from the Caldwell or Hays County Deed Records, and

·        the distance in yards to the nearest public road, property line or other legal description, and the survey in which the land is located.

4.                 A statement of the nature and purpose of the existing/proposed use and the amount of water to be used for each purpose.

          Multiple uses of the same quantity of water to be permitted by the District may be requested, provided that the total cumulative volume used annually does not exceed the amount authorized by the permit or exemption issued by the District or authorized by these Rules; provided, however, that groundwater produced from any exempt well(s) may only be used for domestic and livestock purposes.

5.                  The proposed rate at which water is or will be withdrawn.

6.                  The name and address of the driller or contractor.

7.                The date proposed drilling operations are to commence for a new well(s), or the date on which the well(s) was completed for an Existing Well.

8.                  A statement of:

·        the location of the three (3) closest wells and/or permits within one-half mile of the proposed well(s) location; together with

·        the names and addresses of the owners of the Property (having the nearest wells) based upon the most current tax rolls; and

·         the legal descriptions of each location, or permit application (for the neighboring wells) or district well number (if the neighboring wells have well numbers).

9.                An acknowledgment by the applicant/registrant that required information will be furnished to the District by the applicant/registrant upon completion of the well(s) and prior to production of water therefrom.

10.              Either:

·        A water conservation and drought contingency plan;

·    or a declaration that the applicant/registrant will comply with the District’s Groundwater Management Plan, including any water conservation and drought contingency plans.

11.              A list of landowners adjacent to the tract for which the application is submitted as listed on the tax rolls of Caldwell or Hays County, as applicable.

12.              Either:

·        A water well closure plan; or

·        a declaration that the applicant/registrant will comply with well plugging guidelines and report closure to the TCEQ and the District.

13.          A representation that the well(s) was, or will be, drilled, equipped and completed in accordance with District Rules.

14.               Acknowledgment that the well(s) will be properly plugged in accordance with District Rules.

15.              Any other additional information deemed necessary by the District and authorized by Chapter 36, Texas Water Code.

Checklist for an Existing Well Permit
Checklist for a New Well Permit