Starting in early January, Permian Basin Underground Water Conservation District (PBUWCD) personnel perform annual depth-to-water level measurements. The data collected helps the PBUWCD determine the effect of the pumpage on groundwater levels in the aquifers, the Ogallala aquifer being the largest within Howard and Martin counties. Water level measurements are made in a network of wells, most privately owned.
A blue vinyl sticker with the observation well number, the depth-to-water level measurement, and the date of the measurement is affixed to the well equipment or other appropriate surface near the well site.
Water district personnel measure the same wells in the observation well network each year, as long as the individual wells provide satisfactory data. The data collected is used to determine the annual change in water levels of the aquifers within the district.
Search results
Website Accessibility Policy
Permian Basin Underground Water Conservation District is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and
channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Permian Basin Underground Water Conservation District
has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and
commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and
other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome
feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.
If you need any special assistance or accommodations:
Permian Basin Underground Water Conservation District has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations.
The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best
practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.
Compliance Procedures and Reports
In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards,
Permian Basin Underground Water Conservation District regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely
changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.
Linked Documents and Third Parties
Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do
not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our
agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties,
we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.
