Am I required to report my water usage?

Yes – If you have a permitted well you are required to report either monthly or annually, depending on your permit. Please reach out to the EUWCD office to determine how to report your usage.

Do I need a meter on my well?

For permitted wells, yes, you are required to have a meter to accurately track groundwater use. Occasionally the district has grants to help with the cost of installing meters on active wells, please reach out to the EUWCD staff to see if we currently have an active...

How does EUWCD calculate the amount of each permit?

The amount of water you can pump depends on several factors which include contiguous acreage, aquifer being accessed, and number of connections (for public supply). For an in depth description of permit amounts please refer to our rules.

What if I don’t know the gpm of my well?

One way is to check the state driller’s reports by locating your well on the map and reviewing the report for the GPM when the well was built. Another way would be to contact a licensed driller for well testing.