2024 Water Levels

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

2. 2024 Water Levels Steady water level declines and seasonal fluctuations consistent with drought were observed across the County (Figure 4). In areas with minimal pumping, water levels remained relatively constant. Whereas, areas with irrigated croplands (Management Zone 1 and 3) showed relatively mild drawdowns. Currently, 139 water wells are monitored in Pecos County, with 58% (81 of 139) remaining stable or showing a gain (recovery) when compared to their 2024 winter measurement (Figure 5). Of the 58 wells experiencing drawdowns, 52 demonstrated less than 10 feet of decline while only two wells had declines over 20 feet. When comparing 2012 to 2025 water level measurements, the general trend is flat to slightly downward, with most drawdown observed in Management Zone 3 and along the Reeves County Line (Figure 6). Monitor well #230 (“Allison Ranch Generator Well”) in southern Pecos County has shown the most significant decline over the period. This has been previously discussed in prior General Manager Reports, and more recently has shown signs of stability. 4 Figure 4 – Pecos County, TX Water Level Decline/Gain from 2023 – 2024. Gains are visible as shades of green while declines are illustrated as yellow to shades of red. 5 Figure 5 – Monitor well winter water level change from 2024 to 2025. Red illustrates a year-over-year decline while green illustrates a water level gain (recovery). This chart includes data from the monitor wells where 2024 and 2025 winter measurements were available. 6 Figure 6 - Pecos County, TX Water Level Decline/Gain from 2012 - 2025. Gains are visible as shades of green while declines are illustrated as yellow to shade of red. 7