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What is being done to identify and plug abandoned Edwards Aquifer wells?

August 18, 2024

  • In Bexar County, the EAA works with the San Antonio Water Systems (SAWS) to identify and plug abandoned wells. The EAA researches historical databases from SAWS, and the state in addition to systematic canvasing of landowners to register and inspect all Edwards wells.
  • The Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA) has funded a needs-based abandoned well closure assistance program (AWCAP) to assist well owners with proper plugging of wells.