Guides for well owners

Water well resources

Straight answers to the questions Hill Country well owners ask, from costs and depths to spotting a failing pump.

Drilling, depth & financing

Water well basics

How deep are water wells in the Texas Hill Country?

Anywhere from 200 feet to over 1,000. Depth depends on which aquifer sits under you, and that changes across the region.

Paying for your well

How to pay for a water well in Texas

A well is a real investment, and it is not optional when it is your only water. Here are the ways to finance one, from the lowest-cost programs to fast contractor financing.

Water storage

Do you need a water storage tank?

If your well produces slower than your home or irrigation demands, the answer is probably yes. Here's the simple math.

Repair & troubleshooting

5 signs your well pump is failing (and what to do)

Catching a failing pump early can save you from a no-water emergency. Here are the warning signs worth acting on.

Water systems

Constant pressure vs. a traditional pressure tank

If your shower fades when the washer kicks on, this is why, and what a constant-pressure system does about it.

When a well runs low

My well went dry: your options, and what each costs

Before you assume the worst, here is what going dry really means out here, and the ways to get your water back, from cheapest to last resort.

Water quality

Well water testing: what to test for and how often

Your well water isn't on a city testing schedule, it's on yours. Here's what to check and when.

Water quality

Well water treatment: fixing iron, sulfur, and hard water

Rusty stains, a rotten-egg smell, or scaly buildup? Here's what's behind the most common Hill Country water problems, and how to fix them.

Buyer's guide

How to choose a water well driller in Texas

The cheapest bid can turn into the most expensive well. Here's what actually separates a good driller from a risky one.

For buyers & sellers

Buying a home with a well? What to inspect first

A private well usually isn't part of a standard home inspection. Don't close without checking these things.

Hill Country living

Protecting your well during a Texas drought

Droughts pull aquifer levels down. Here's how to keep water flowing and protect your pump when they do.

Water well basics

The aquifers of the Texas Hill Country

Your well's depth, yield, and water quality all come down to which aquifer sits under your land. Here's a tour of the main ones.

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