Water Wells

You need a Water Well Permit before drilling a new well or abandoning an existing one, whatever the reason. Any application to drill into the local aquifers must also be approved by the City Council.

Step 1: Check the Requirements

Read the Fredville Wellhead Protection Ordinance before you apply.

The permit application asks for:

• If a contractor is doing the work, that contractor's name and state license number
• Details about the well owner
• Details about the well: its address, how many wells there are, depth, purpose, soil type, and the date it will be installed or abandoned
• A map marking where each well is located

You must also:

• Keep every well at least the minimum distance from on-site sewage facilities set by the state's on-site sewage rules (Chapter 285).
• Supply any analytical data and reports the city asks for.

Step 2: Submit Your Application

Complete the Water Well Permit Application (PDF) and drop it off in person at the Health and Environment office.

• Address: City Hall, 100 Civic Center Drive, 2nd Floor, Fredville, TX 75999
• Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Phone: (555) 010-1261
• Email: [email protected]

Fees

Pay the fee in person at the same office. Questions about payment can go to [email protected].

After You Apply

Please allow five business days for your application to be processed.

When a new well is finished, or when a well has been capped, the driller has 60 days to turn in a copy of the State Well Report. A copy of the state plugging report is due within 30 days.

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