Merkel is a city in western Taylor County on I-20 (population 2,471 at the 2020 census), surrounded by cropland and ranch country. Wells around Merkel serve homes, stock tanks, livestock and small-scale irrigation.
Common well needs near Merkel
- New domestic and livestock wells on rural tracts
- Pump replacement on older wells
- Inspections and water tests when rural property changes hands
Taylor County district rules
Merkel-area wells fall under the Taylor County Groundwater Conservation District. New wells generally must be registered, and non-exempt wells need an operating permit before drilling. A local driller who works in Taylor County regularly will know the process.
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