Welcome to the Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
The Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District was created in 2009 by the 81st Texas Legislature with a directive to conserve, protect and enhance the groundwater resources of Ellis, Johnson, Hill and Somervell Counties in Texas.
The Mission of the Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District is to develop rules to provide protection to existing wells, prevent waste, promote conservation, provide a framework that will allow availability and accessibility of groundwater for future generations, protect the quality of the groundwater in the recharge zone of the aquifer, ensure that the residents of Ellis, Hill, Johnson, and Somervell Counties maintain local control over their groundwater, respect and protect the property rights of landowners in groundwater, and operate the District in a fair and equitable manner for all residents of the District.
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PGCD Rainwater Harvesting Incentives
Grant Program
Rebate Program
The grant program supports larger-scale installations located in public spaces that receive visitors and provides up to 85% cost-share funding for approved systems. These publicly accessible projects are meant to showcase rainwater harvesting in action, helping to educate the community and spark interest among residents.
The rebate program is intended for private individuals, such as local residents, who want to install their own systems for gardens, landscaping, or other personal uses. Rebate amounts are calculated at a rate of $1.00 per gallon of storage capacity of the entire rainwater harvesting system, not to exceed $500 per household
2025 Year to Date Water Usage (Gallons)
The water data reported below is from non-exempt water users. Exempt wells as defined in Rule 2.1 are not required to report their pumpage.
2025 YTD water usage updated 10/31/25