Serving Yoakum County by making the most of your groundwater

SLUWCD staff enforces spacing and production limitations on all wells within the boundaries of the District. Prior to drilling new water wells, the landowner or authorized agent must come to our office to complete an permit application or registration. Please contact our office with any questions.

Is your existing well registered? It is a requirement that all wells be either registered or permitted within the District. Scroll down for more information about registering your well.

Since 1991, we’ve consistently taken annual measurements of approximately 100 wells. Our staff uses this data to construct hydrographs and monitor the water level trends of the Ogallala Aquifer within the district’s boundaries. If you had a “cost in water” when you purchased your property, you may qualify for Depletion from the IRS. Contact the office to find out more information about this program!

Is your well or system equipped correctly? Find out by requesting an efficiency test. Using an Ultrasonic flow meter, our staff can conduct flow tests on your well or pivot systems to see how many gallons per minute you are producing. Contact the office today to set up your next flow test.

With over 25 years of studying the water of Yoakum County, we continue to conduct an annual analysis on approximately 100 wells each summer. We test for seven components: Chloride, Hardness, TDS, Fluoride, Iron, Nitrate and pH. By testing the wells each year, the district is able to monitor quality trends as the Ogallala Aquifer changes over time. Producers and homeowners may request water quality or bacteria tests during the year in addition to the annual program.

We provide financing for approved conservation equipment including center pivots, drip irrigation, and sprinkler packages to landowners and producers of Yoakum County. Contact the office for more information.