Non-Exempt Wells

Non-exempt wells are wells capable of producing more than 25,000 gallons per day (more than 17.36 gallons per minute). Non-exempt wells are subject to permitting and must comply with the District’s production fee schedule.

Well Registration & Permit Applications

• Application to Record an Exempt Well – Use this application to record your existing exempt well with the District.
• Application to Drill and Operate an Exempt Well – Use this application to apply to drill a new exempt well. This form is a Fillable PDF, you may either fill it in on your computer or download it and fill it in by hand.
• Watch the video for instructions on how to fill out the Exempt Well Application  Click Here!
• Application to Drill and Operate a Non-Exempt Well– Use this application to apply to drill a well which is not exempt from permitting because either the amount of water to be produced exceeds 17.36 gallons per minute, or the use of the water is different than the exempted uses of domestic use or watering of livestock.
• Drillers Application to Complete a Well – Anyone who drills a water well, installs a pump, or completes a water well in the District should use this application to notify the District that a well has been completed. Other required documents, such as a well log report which is required to be filed with the Texas Department of License and Regulations, are also required to be filed with the District.
• Application for a Permit to Transport Water from the District – Use this application to apply to obtain a transport permit to transport water outside the boundaries of the District. A transport permit is required to transport any groundwater which has been produced in the District to any locations outside the District.
• Affidavit of Authorization to Drill and/or Produce Groundwater

Oil & Gas Applications

• Application to Drill and Operate an Exempt Well for Oil & Gas Use – Use this application to apply to drill and operate an exempt well for oil and gas production according to the exemptions given in Texas Water Code, Chapter 36.117. This includes only groundwater used by a drilling rig engaged in original exploration for oil and gas, and does not include water used for fracturing formations (frac water).
• Application to Drill and Operate a Non-Exempt Well for Oil & Gas Frac Use – Use this application to apply to drill and operate a water well for oil and gas production which is not exempt from the requirements to obtain a production permit from the District according to the exemptions given in Texas Water Code, Chapter 36.117. This includes all groundwater used for fracturing formations (frac water).

Miscellaneous Applications

• Application for Emergency Permit to Drill a Well – Use this application to apply to drill a well that is not exempt from permitting and which will require a hearing, but must be put into production prior to a hearing being scheduled due to extenuating circumstances. Extenuating circumstances may include but are not limited to, emergencies or public health.
• Application to Drill and Operate a Limited Production Well – Use this application to apply to drill and operate a water well that may only produce a smaller amount of water, but is not used for exempt purposes according to Texas Water Code, Chapter 36.117. Please see the definition of a Limited Production Well in the District Rules and the restrictions listed under District Rule 5.2.
• Application to Transfer Ownership – Use this application to transfer ownership of a well, including the registration or permit associated with that well.
• Variance of Well Spacing – Use this form when you need to drill closer than 50 feet from the neighboring property line. The form must be filled out by the neighbor, signed, and notarized. Include the form with your application.

Grant Applications (When Available)

• • 2021 POSGCD Groundwater Conservation and Enhancement Grant Program Application
  • Applications for the 2020 cycle are due before the close of business (4:00 p.m. CST) Friday, March 25, 2022, in the POSGCD Office.

• • Download the 2022 POSGCD Grant Packet and Application
    
  • Summary Report of Post Oak Savannah GCD Grants Awarded 2006-2022

• Grant Program Application for Reimbursement to a Fire Department – According to the District’s Grant Program, the District may reimburse qualified expenses from fire departments within the District which use groundwater. Use this application to apply for reimbursement to a Fire Department for Qualifying Purchase under Section 15.4 of the District’s Management Plan.
• Application for District’s Assistance in Plugging a Well – Use this application to apply for District financial assistance in plugging an abandoned well. Please see the definitions of an abandoned well in the District’s Rules.