Sandy Land Underground Water Conservation District was created by the 71st Legislature of the State of Texas under Article 16, Section 59 of the Texas Constitution.
Services
- Irrigation Efficiency Tests:
One of the Goals of the District is to provide the mose efficient use of groundwater. One way this is accomplished is by conduction efficiency tests on Irrigation systems & wells at owners request.
- Water Level Monitoring & IRS Depletion Program
The District has taken yearly measurements of around 90 wells since 1991. From this information, our Staff is able to construct Hydrographs & Monitor the water level trends of the Ogallala Aquifer within the Districts boundaries.
- Water Quality
The District has performd 20 years of study on the water of Yoakum County. We conduct analysis on about 100 wells yearly & test for Seven Components: Chloride, Hardness, TDS, Fluoride, Iron, Nitrate and pH.
- Well Permitting
The District enforces spacing & Production limitation rules requiring the permitting of all new Irrigation wells within the District. The landowner or autorized agent must come to our office to complete the application.
- Agriculture Loan Program
In Februay 1992, the Texas Water Development Board approved Sandy Land to provide financing for the purchase of approved Conservation Equipment including Center Pivots, Drip Irrigation, & Sprinker Packages.
- Education Co-Op
This Program was created in 2007 by Sandy Land & three other Districts in the Area. The program is committed to providing opportunity for residents of all ages to learn about the importance of water as a precious resource and how to conserve it.
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Contact Sandy Land Underground Water Conservation District
PO Box 130
Plains, TX 79355
Phone: 806-456-2155
Fax: 806-456-5655
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