CC Aquifer Storage and Recovery Conservation District

ASR is a water management strategy where treated water is pumped underground to be stored. When the water is needed, it is pumped back to the surface where it is used. ASR is used because it provides a method of water storage which is not subject to evaporation nor requires disturbing the land surface.

The District has authority to permit water wells within its boundaries. The District encompasses most of the City of Corpus Christi’s city limits. See the District Map here. If you plan on constructing a non-exempt (including industrial and large agricultural) water well, you must apply through the District to be permitted. Exempt wells (including residential wells using less than 25,000 gallons per day) are encouraged to register their wells. Applications for permits and registrations can be found at the bottom of this webpage.

For more information, view the Corpus Christi Aquifer Storage and Recovery Feasibility Project details on the Texas Water Development Board's website, linked below. 

Exempt well is a well that will be used solely for domestic use (such as irrigation of landscaped areas) or for providing water to livestock or poultry an produces less than 25,000 gallons per day.

Non-exempt well is a well that produces more than 25,000 acre-ft per year or is used for commercial purposes. This type of well needs to be approved by the Board.

» Groundwater District Map

» Five-Year Plan

» CCASRCD Management Plan

» Water Well Permit Application (non exempt)

» Water Well Registration Application (exempt)

» CCASRCD Aquifer Report by TWDB

» Aquifer Characterization Study for ASR Feasibility