Water Well Repair in Bushland, TX
Bushland’s rural homes and acreages west of Amarillo run almost entirely on private wells. Whether you’ve lost water, the pump is short-cycling, or you’re building on new land, here’s what’s specific to the area and how to request service.
Need help with your well? Tell us what’s going on and where the well is, and we’ll pass your request to a local water well service provider.
Private wells around Bushland
Bushland is about 13 miles west of Amarillo along I-40. Household wells draw from the Ogallala Aquifer, and the Dockum Aquifer also produces water in Potter County. A state monitoring well near Bushland measured water about 260 feet below the surface in early 2024, so most wells here use deep submersible pumps — and a failing pump, wire splice, or check valve can look a lot like a dry well.
Also serving nearby: Wildorado.
Drilling or replacing a well near Bushland
According to Texas Water Development Board maps, Bushland is within the High Plains Underground Water Conservation District No. 1. The district boundary in Potter County runs close by, though, and part of the county is in the Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District, which requires registration before drilling. Confirm which district covers your property.
The High Plains Underground Water Conservation District No. 1 does not require a permit for a well producing less than 17.5 gallons per minute, which covers a typical household well. Registering a small well with the district is optional and free, and a registered well is protected by a spacing buffer if someone later drills a larger permitted well nearby. Wells at or above 17.5 gpm need a district permit before drilling. Call HPWD (806-762-0181) to confirm your property’s status.
Common well problems around Bushland
- No water from the well — check breakers, the pressure gauge, and for leaks before assuming the pump failed.
- Well pump repair and pump replacement
- Pressure tank problems — short cycling, sputtering faucets, or pressure that swings.
- Well inspections for home sales and refinancing
- New well drilling
Before hiring anyone, confirm their Texas water well driller or pump installer license through TDLR, plus insurance and a written estimate.
Need help with your well? Tell us what’s going on and where the well is, and we’ll pass your request to a local water well service provider.