Water Well Repair in Stratford, TX

Rural homes, farms, and ranches around Stratford rely on private water wells. If your well stopped producing, the pump is acting up, or you’re planning a new well, here’s what to know locally and how to request service.

Private wells around Stratford

Stratford is the Sherman County seat in the far north Panhandle near the Oklahoma line. It’s about 77 miles north of Amarillo in Sherman County. Household wells draw from the Ogallala Aquifer. The Texas Water Development Board describes Ogallala water north of the Canadian River as generally fresh.

Water levels in the northern Panhandle are often several hundred feet down, so household wells use deep submersible pumps. A failing check valve, worn pump, or damaged wire splice can look a lot like a dry well, so a proper diagnosis saves money.

Also serving nearby: Kerrick.

Drilling or replacing a well near Stratford

According to Texas Water Development Board maps, Stratford is within the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District. Small domestic and livestock wells are exempt from the district’s production permits, spacing, and metering, but a new well must 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.

Common well problems around Stratford

• 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.