I have a leak, or need my water turned on.
The GCD is not a water provider, and is not affiliated with water providers. The Public Utility Commission would be the agency to contact. external map
Who do I need to talk to if I am having problems with my Septic Systems?
You can contact the Medina County Environmental Health Department at (830) 741-6195 with any question regarding the installation or problems involving a septic system.
Quick Handbook on groundwater in Medina County
What is an EXEMPT (domestic/livestock) well?
Wells equipped to produce water to be used by an individual, a family, or a household for drinking water, cooking, washing and watering livestock or poultry, that is not equipped to produce more than25,000 gallons of groundwater a day (about 17 gallons per minute, or 1 ½ horsepower pump or smaller). Watering a small lawn is considered Exempt use.
Is there a specific location I should have my EXEMPT (domestic/livestock) well drilled?
A well must be located a minimum of 100 feet from a septic system, 50 feet from any water-tight sewage or liquid-waste collection facility, and 50 feet from any property line.
What are the Requirement for Registering an EXEMPT (domestic/livestock) well?
Prior to drilling a Domestic Well in the District, the owner or owner’s representative must complete a well registration form that can be downloaded from our Download page.
How much is the Fee for drilling an EXEMPT (domestic/livestock) well?
The Medina County GWCD charges a $10 registration fee, not a drilling fee.
What is a NON-EXEMPT well?
Wells that are equipped to produce in excess of 25,000 gallons of groundwater a day or a well drilled for any other purpose than household or livestock use such as agricultural, industrial or public use. Watering hay is a non-Exempt use.
Is there a specific location I should have any NON-EXEMPT well drilled?
A well must be located a minimum of 100 feet from a septic system, 50 feet from any water-tight sewage or liquid-waste collection facility, and 50 feet from any property line. Irrigation wells have spacing requirements. See Rules.
What is the cost for a Well Construction Permit (NON-EXEMPT wells only)?
The Medina County GWCD charges a $250 well application fee, or in the case of converting a registered EXEMPT well to a NON-EXEMPT use, the well construction application fee minus any paid registration fee for the well.
What is the cost for an Operating Permit for a NON-EXEMPT well?
In addition to the $250 application fee to drill the NON-EXEMPT well, there is a $250 Operating Permit fee.
What do I need to produce groundwater from a NON-EXEMPT well?
A well construction application, an Operating Permit (see Operating Permit FAQ), and installed meter. Both the well application fee, per NON-EXEMPT well, and the Operating Permit fee, before pumping for NON-EXEMPT use.