Activities

Programs

Well Permitting
The District requires well permits for any wells capable of producing in excess of 25,000 gallons of water per day.

Well Construction Standards

District requires proper completion of wells in accordance with Texas Water Well Drillers Board requirements.

Well Spacing From Property Lines
300 feet from all property lines.

Production Regulations
5 gallons per minute (gpm) per acre owned.

Water Level Monitoring
Measure approximately 90 wells within the District annually for water level. Data from measurements are sent to the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for their water level database. Data is used by the District to construct annual water level decline maps.

Water Quality Management Programs

Water quality program consisting of approximately 100 wells, monitored yearly for various constituents. Coli form bacteria test upon request, mineral analysis conducted on wells upon request.

Water Quality Testing and Monitoring

The District maintains an in-house lab where testing can be done at no cost to the well owner within Sandy Land jurisdiction. Worked with the Railroad Commission in protecting the groundwater from certain oil field activities such as salt water storage and disposal. Conducted pesticide study in the Southern and Northern portions of Yoakum County.

Data Collection and Distribution

Gather data through the District’s annual water level monitoring program. Use data to construct District’s decline maps. Also, supply data to the TWDB for their water level database. District also collects data from in-house lab.

NPS and Point Source Regulations
The District has conducted pesticide studies to evaluate point source possibilities.

PROGRAMS

Public Education
The District educates the public through schools, libraries, speaking engagements and literature distribution.

Special Activities
Pumping efficiency tests, flow tests, pumping level and pressure tests for sprinkler systems. District distributes the "Sandy Land News" quarterly. Awards two $1000 scholarships and two $500 scholarships to area high school seniors based on essays relating to conservation and suggestions for future conservation. Free low flow shower heads available to the public. Grants to area farmers, IRS Depletion Program, Ag Water Conservation Equipment Loan Program, managing entity for Yoakum County Landfill, Precipitation Enhancement Program.

Well Permitting	The District requires well permits for any wells capable of producing in excess of 25,000 gallons of water per day.
Well Construction Standards	District requires proper completion of wells in accordance with Texas Water Well Drillers Board requirements.
Well Spacing From Property Lines	300 feet from all property lines.
Production Regulations	5 gallons per minute (gpm) per acre owned.
Water Level Monitoring	Measure approximately 90 wells within the District annually for water level. Data from measurements are sent to the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for their water level database. Data is used by the District to construct annual water level decline maps.
Water Quality Management Programs	Water quality program consisting of approximately 100 wells, monitored yearly for various constituents. Coli form bacteria test upon request, mineral analysis conducted on wells upon request.
Water Quality Testing and Monitoring	The District maintains an in-house lab where testing can be done at no cost to the well owner within Sandy Land jurisdiction. Worked with the Railroad Commission in protecting the groundwater from certain oil field activities such as salt water storage and disposal. Conducted pesticide study in the Southern and Northern portions of Yoakum County.
Data Collection and Distribution	Gather data through the District’s annual water level monitoring program. Use data to construct District’s decline maps. Also, supply data to the TWDB for their water level database. District also collects data from in-house lab.
NPS and Point Source Regulations	The District has conducted pesticide studies to evaluate point source possibilities.