Contact: info@hpwd.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Introducing the HPWD Self-Serve Permit Portal

LUBBOCK, TX –October 6, 2023 – Today, we are thrilled to announce the launch of the self-serve permit portal, an online tool designed to help HPWD permit applicants. With its innovative features and user-friendly interface, the self-serve permit portal is set to empower individuals and businesses to request a water well permit application at any time.

Key Features of this service include four easy steps:

1. Interactive Map: Place the location marker on the subject property where the new water well is desired.
2. Contact Information: Enter contact information for the applicant and the owner of the groundwater.
3. Well Details: Enter the county, nearest town, anticipated use of groundwater, desired rate of withdrawal, and special directions for the proposed well site.
4. Confirm Submission:  Once submitted, an email is delivered to the applicant and confirms that an HPWD staff member will contact the applicant, schedule a site visit, and finalize other details for the permit application.

"We are excited to introduce the self-serve permit portal to our customers," said Permit Administrator Gray Sanders at HPWD. "Our goal was to create a tool that would not only streamline requests for water well permit applications but also bring about a positive impact on local government services. We believe that the self-serve permit portal will make a significant difference in the way people use our services and online conveniences."

The self-serve permit portal is suitable for a wide range of users, including water well drillers, groundwater owners, facility managers, and other groundwater operators. Whether you are a repeat permit applicant or a new permit applicant, the self-serve permit portal has something valuable to offer.

If you are needing a water well permit application, start here (permits.hpwd.org) today.

Created in 1951 by residents and the Texas Legislature, the High Plains Water District works to conserve, preserve, protect, and prevent waste of underground water in aquifers within its 16-county service area. HPWD is the first groundwater conservation district created in Texas.