About
- About
  
  The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District is committed to conserving, protecting, recharging, and preventing waste of groundwater and preserving all aquifers in the District. The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District was created in 1987 with a directive to conserve, protect, and enhance the groundwater resources in its jurisdictional area.
Aquifer Science
- Aquifer Science
  
  BSEACD Aquifer Science team provides sound science to support policy and tactical decisions made by the District that affect water supply users and endangered species habitat. Collecting basic hydrogeologic data and planning and executing projects enhances the understanding of the water resources within the District’s boundaries.
Regulatory Program
- Regulatory Program
  
  The Regulatory Compliance Team is responsible for a wide range of the District’s responsibilities. Regulatory Compliance Team members have also actively attended and participated in community outreach and regional development and planning groups and served as District liaisons to local municipalities, political subdivisions, permittees, and licensed drillers and pump installers in the area.
Education
- Education
  
  The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer District actively participates and hosts events designed to engage and educate groundwater users and District residents. Events include stewardship awards, festivals, creek cleanups, presentations to schools and community groups, and teacher trainings.
Projects
- Projects
  
  The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District has a number of special projects to help advance the scientific understanding and better manage groundwater resources within the District.
Publications
- Publications
  
  One of the most effective ways to conserve, protect, and manage our the groundwater resources is to keep you informed of the science, current conditions, and regulations affecting our District. Sign up on the Friends of the District email list and receive: Quarterly newsletters, Aquifer status updates, Drought declarations, Conservation information, and Important news.
Transparency
- Transparency
  
  The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District strives to meet a high standard by providing clear, consistent pictures of spending, and by sharing information in user-friendly formats, to promote financial transparency and accountability, not only through financial reports but also through summaries, visualizations, downloadable data, and other relevant information.

Publications

Sold! New Well Owners Will Get More Info at Closing

Posted by Robin H. Gary on October 9, 2014

These days, the real estate market in Central Texas is as hot as the summers! To make things easier and more transparent regarding well ownership, use, and restrictions, the District has worked with Charles Porter and the Austin Board of Realtors (ABOR) to include water well and groundwater conservation district information in the Seller’s Disclosure Notice.

The last thing everyone wants is a longer form to include at closing, but when it comes to wells, they can either be a big asset or a big liability for a new property owner. Having complete understanding of the situation is best for all those involved.

ABOR SDN There is a new section in the ABOR Seller’s Disclosure Notice that identifies if the property is within a Groundwater Conservation District and encourages the new owner to contact that District. It is the responsibility of the well owner to update ownership records, so the District can contact them in the event of a spill, construction of a new, neighboring well that may influence their water supply, drought conditions, water restrictions, etc.

Discussions are underway to further enhance the Seller’s Disclosure Notice to include information about the condition of the well–whether it is in workable/unworkable/unknown condition. This speaks to whether the well is an asset or a liability to the new owner. Abandoned wells can unintentionally allow contaminants into the groundwater system and can be very expensive to plug. Workable wells can provide reliable, clean water–as long as they are maintained and responsibly used.

If you have questions about a well on a property, contact the local groundwater district to see if there are historic records. Our number is 512-282-8441.

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