How does the District keep track of how much groundwater is pumped by a well owner? Will I have to put a meter on my well?

The District’s rules require a meter for all permitted wells, however, the District may at its discretion authorize certain exceptions from the metering requirement.

Another way that the District monitors groundwater usage is by collecting annual pumpage data from each well owner. Each year around January 1st, you will receive an Annual Report Form on which you will report the amount of groundwater pumped for the preceding year. Each well owner is required to fill out and return the Annual Report Form by January 31st. If your well is not required to be metered, then you are asked to estimate the amount of pumpage to the best of your ability.