Groundwater & Wells

We offer a wide range of educational opportunities relating to groundwater conservation, management and quality. Our in-person and online resources and programs are designed to help Texans manage wells and ensure well water quality, including conducting well water testing through the Texas Well Owner Network.

Related Departments: Soil and Crop Sciences

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Texas Well Owner Network

The goal of the Texas Well Owner Network project is to inform Texans about water quality through protecting their wells and surface waters.
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Texas Water Resources Institute

We provide science-based, community-supported solutions for the state’s pressing water quantity and quality challenges through internal expertise and external collaborations.

All Resources on Groundwater & Wells

  • Program

    The goal of the Texas Well Owner Network project is to inform Texans about water quality through protecting their wells and surface waters.

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  • Program

    This program provides information around urban ecological issues including stormwater management, green infrastructure, stream restoration, and urban water conservation.

  • Program

    The OWCAP is a multidisciplinary research and outreach project focused to address issues with groundwater declines and long-term agricultural sustainability in the High Plains region.

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  • Research Institute or Center

    Texas Water Resources Institute provides science-based, community-supported solutions for the state’s pressing water quantity and quality challenges through internal expertise and external collaborations.

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