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Our Mission

The mission of the Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District is to conserve, preserve, protect and prevent waste of groundwater resources. It shall be the policy of the Board of Directors that the most efficient use of groundwater in the District is to provide for the needs of the citizens and ensure growth for future generations.

Registered Well Map

The Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District in coordination with Halff & Associates has provided an interactive map for public use. The map includes an interactive list of registered wells within the District, and water level results and water quality results from the District's water well monitoring system. Click here... to access the map.

District Boundaries

The Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District includes approximately 576,000 acres of Gonzales County and 77,440 acres in Caldwell County.

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NOTICE OF PERMIT APPLICATION FOR PUBLIC SUPPLY WELLS

August 01, 2022

NOTICE OF PERMIT APPLICATION FOR PUBLIC SUPPLY WELLS

Filed By

Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority

Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) has submitted a Drilling and Production permit application to the Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District (GCUWCD) for three (3) public supply wells and pump upgrades to seven (7) existing wells. The expanded project is located approximately five miles northwest of the City of Waelder, off CR 444 between FM 1296 and Hwy 304 in Gonzales County. Currently, GBRA is limited to 15,000 acre-feet of groundwater per year (ac-ft/yr) from the seven (7) existing wells. GBRA proposes to produce an additional 9,000 ac-ft/yr of groundwater...

Grab Your Water Bottle! It's National Hydration Month

June 01, 2023

Did you know that June is National Hydration Month? Well, we know its hot outside, but proper hydration is critical no matter the weather!

We understand that keeping the fluids flowing isn’t always top of mind. Proper hydration is vital to healthy living, and improper hydration can and will lead to major health risks. The biggest risk of improper hydration is declining cognitive function.

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