Water Board Hears Annual Report
The Glasscock County Underground Water Conservation District’s Board of Directors approved the Action Plan Annual Report as presented by General Manager Ricky Harston Jan. 16. The following information is from that report.
One hundred thirty-five water analyses were performed during the year at an average cost of $11.37. Forty-two mineral analyses were performed, and 93 coliform analyses. Sixty of the 65 wells in the District’s water level monitoring network were measured.
Seven irrigation wells were permitted, with several more pending, for a probable total of 20. One new house well was registered. All new wells complied with spacing and drilling regulations and were constructed to District standards.
Twenty-seven producers used the District’s topcon mapping equipment and mapped 6,000 acres. The laser plane leveling equipment was used five times.
There were no wasteful water practices identified, no abandoned unplugged or uncapped water wells reported, no water wells reported plugged or capped. There was one investigation regarding complaints concerning contamination from oil and gas production and one complaint was filed with the Texas Railroad Commission.
In other action, the Board renewed a $41,000 certificate of deposit for six months at a rate of 6.25 percent at First Bank of West Texas. The District also has a $102,000 CD at the same bank.