Medina County
Groundwater Conservation
District (GCD)
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Exepmt Use
Domestic/livestock Consumption
Requires one time well registration
Non-exempt Use
Irrigation/Municipal/Industrial
Requires well construction application
Requires an operating permit to pump
Aquifers
and strata in
Medina County GCD
Medina County GCD was created under the authority of
Article 16 Section 59 of the Texas Constitution,
and by Chapter 36 of the State Water Code,
both of which may be viewed at http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/
GCDs in Texas
GMAs in Texas
Important Court Decisions
The Two Types of Groundwater Use
Related Websites
Medina County GCD is a political subdivison of the state of Texas with taxing authority.
It’s boundaries coincide with those of Medina County, and has a board of directors elected
from within the GCD. The GCD strives to strike a balance between conservation, preservation,
and the efficient benifical use of groundwater for the benifit of the citizens of Medina County, now
and also for future generations.
Phone
Office: (830) 741-3162
Cell: (830) 741-9733
Fax: (830) 741-3540
Mail/Location
Medina County GCD
1607 Avenue K
Hondo, TX 78861
Medina County GCD
Location
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Groundwater Conservation District (GCD)
Groundwater Management Area (GMA)
Regional Water Planning Group (RPG)
Covid-19 (Corona Virus) Notice
Open/operating during regular business hours.
The lobby is closed to the public.
Due to circumstances related to COVID-19, the lobby and
building are closed to the public until further notice. We
will be conducting regular business during normal hours
of operation.
Regular Monday - Friday business (8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.)
will be conducted through
the phone, cellphone, online, or by mail.
Phone: (830) 741-3162 Cell: (830) 741-9733
Fax communication is not currently available.