Water Well Repair in Dumas, TX

Most rural homes around Dumas and across Moore County rely on private wells drawing from the Ogallala Aquifer. If your well has stopped producing, the pump is struggling, or you’re planning a new well, here’s what to know locally — and a quick way to request service.

Private wells around Dumas

Dumas sits in Moore County, about 46 miles north of Amarillo. Household wells here generally draw from the Ogallala Aquifer, with the Dockum Aquifer beneath it in parts of the area. The Texas Water Development Board describes Ogallala water north of the Canadian River as generally fresh. Wells here can be deep: a state monitoring well east of Dumas recently measured water more than 300 feet below the surface, so pump setting depth and wiring matter when diagnosing problems.

Drilling or replacing a well near Dumas

Dumas is within the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District, which covers part of Moore County. Small domestic and livestock wells are exempt from the district’s production permits, spacing, and metering, but a new well still has to be registered with the district before drilling, and drilling can’t begin until the district approves it. Call the district (806-935-6401) to confirm which limits apply to your well size.

Common well problems around Dumas

• 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.