TCEQ GROUNDWATER C 2026-2027 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
Water-bearing formations that have reached the ground's surface.
Spring
Not below an impervious layer and usually less than 100 feet deep.
Shallow Well
Usually below an impervious layer and go to great depth.
Deep Well
The state agency who provides leadership, planning, financial assistance,
information, and education for the conservation and responsible development of
water for Texas.
Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)
Groundwater belonging to the landowner, giving them the right to pump water
from under their property in unlimited quantities. Also known as "the law of the
biggest pump."
Rule of Capture
, Surface water is owned by who(m)?
The State of Texas
Water rights of a person owning land that borders a body of water.
Riparian Rights
Passed in 1997, created a comprehensive state water plan guiding ground and
surface water management and is updated every five years.
Senate Bill 1
Passed in 2001, addressed issues concerning water conservation projects,
regulation of groundwater management and ownership, and amendments regarding
water rights.
Senate Bill 2
Regularly serves at least 25 people daily at least 60 days out of the year or has at
least 15 connections.
Public Water System
Municipalities, MUDs, mobile home parks, and rural water supply corporations.
Community Water System
AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
Water-bearing formations that have reached the ground's surface.
Spring
Not below an impervious layer and usually less than 100 feet deep.
Shallow Well
Usually below an impervious layer and go to great depth.
Deep Well
The state agency who provides leadership, planning, financial assistance,
information, and education for the conservation and responsible development of
water for Texas.
Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)
Groundwater belonging to the landowner, giving them the right to pump water
from under their property in unlimited quantities. Also known as "the law of the
biggest pump."
Rule of Capture
, Surface water is owned by who(m)?
The State of Texas
Water rights of a person owning land that borders a body of water.
Riparian Rights
Passed in 1997, created a comprehensive state water plan guiding ground and
surface water management and is updated every five years.
Senate Bill 1
Passed in 2001, addressed issues concerning water conservation projects,
regulation of groundwater management and ownership, and amendments regarding
water rights.
Senate Bill 2
Regularly serves at least 25 people daily at least 60 days out of the year or has at
least 15 connections.
Public Water System
Municipalities, MUDs, mobile home parks, and rural water supply corporations.
Community Water System
