Did You Know? POSGCD is a member of 2 Groundwater Management Areas (GMA). GMAs work together to create DFC’s and work with the regional water planning groups. GMA – Groundwater Management Areas were created “in order to provide for the conservation, preservation, protection, recharging, and prevention of waste of the groundwater, and of groundwater reservoirs or their
Confused on what application will fit your new well? POSGCD has several different types of applications on our webpage. These correspond with the different ways POSGCD manages wells in Milam & Burleson counties. Here is a break down of the two main types of applications: Exempt Well = Registration An exempt well (according to Texas
It is known that Post Oak Savannah covers Milam & Burleson counties, but did you know there are several aquifer layers within the District boundaries? There is one major aquifer named the Carrizo-Wilcox aquifer. The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has great info on the aquifer and you can find that link by clicking on
As the start of a new year begins, we wanted to share some great household water conservation tips to ensure that 2016 is the best conservation year for you! There are several ways you can conserve water this year but the best thing to do is always be conscious of your water use. Our top
The Texas Well Owner Network has a great factsheet on how you can maintain your water well in a floodplain. With the wet weather we’ve been experiencing it is important to ensure that your well does not become contaminated! [embeddoc url=”https://posgcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/TWON-Floodplain.pdf” download=”all”] There are a number of great fact sheets provided by the Texas Well
Its #WaterTipWednesday! A great alternative source of water can be through rain water harvesting. There are a variety of ways you can harvest rainwater. Texas A&M University has a website that shows the multiple possibilities that are available with rainwater harvesting. Check out their website here.
Did you know? It is recommended to test your private water well annually, and any time there is maintenance performed on the well. Any time the well is opened up gives bacteria and other contaminants a chance to enter the well. For more information on contamination contact our office. Click the link to find the
With the cooler temperatures, it is important that your protect your pipes! Here is a great website for a few tips to ensure that you don’t have any problems with your yard this winter! http://savewatertexas.org/winterizing-irrigation/
POSGCD is currently going through the process of adopting DFC’s with our neighbors. A DFC is our desired future condition of the aquifer. Want to know how to get involved/learn more about it? Check out the TWDB’s page on more info: http://www.twdb.texas.gov/groundwater/management_areas/DFC.asp#title-02. You can also check out our GMA 12 page on our website for
Groundwater Conservation Districts must regulate groundwater while respecting a landowner’s rights to produce. The Texas Supreme Court made this clear with the Day Case, and it was brought into statute during the 83rd Legislative Session. More information can be found about groundwater ownership in Chapter 36 of the Texas Water Code.
The Brazos G Regional Water Planning Group (Brazos G) is soliciting nominations for one (1) voting member representing Electric Generating Utilities Interest Category in the
Staff members of Post Oak Savannah met virtually on Tuesday, April 18, with staff from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) along with POSGCD Hydrologist Steve Young of Intera
Post Oak Savannah GCD is co-hosting an Agricultural Irrigation Efficiency program on April 27th from 10am-3pm at JRG Farms at 8105 FM 50, Caldwell, Tx 77836. Attendees
This past Wednesday POSGCD Board President Ward Roddam, accompanied by District staff members, visited the sites where water wells are being drilled under permits issued
POSITION: Water Resource Management Specialist- Milano, TX Salary $60,000-80,000, Commensurate with Experience; Insurance and retirement Submit resumes to admin@posgcd.org, POSGCD PO Box 92, Milano, TX 76556 Resumes
