Gatesville Groundwater Station Updates Monthly Data for Local Planning

On January 5, 2026 the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) processed and made available updated monthly water-level statistics for the Gatesville East Quad groundwater monitoring station. The record, accessible via the National Ground Water Monitoring Network/USGS portal, reports median and percentile depth-to-water values measured in feet below land surface and compiles historical monthly statistics that document local fluctuations over time.

The station is part of the TWDB network that feeds into the national monitoring portal, ensuring that local measurements are visible to county planners, utilities and regional water managers. The inclusion of median and percentile values allows users to compare current water levels with long-term conditions and to identify departures from typical seasonal patterns. These metrics are commonly used for tracking slow-moving declines, periods of recovery after rainfall, and early signals of drought stress.

For Coryell County residents and officials, the update has immediate practical value. County emergency planners and municipal water utilities rely on consistent groundwater records to inform supply forecasts, permit decisions and conservation messaging. Farmers and private well owners can use the monthly and historical statistics to adjust irrigation schedules and anticipate deeper pumping needs during dry periods. Having the data compiled and dated January 5, 2026 provides a recent benchmark for quarterly or annual planning cycles.

Beyond local operations, publishing the Gatesville East Quad statistics on a national portal improves coordination with neighboring counties and state agencies when drought declarations or resource-sharing decisions are considered. The standardized format - reporting depth-to-water in feet below land surface and providing percentile context - makes it easier to integrate Gatesville observations with broader hydrologic assessments that factor in regional rainfall variability and longer-term climate trends.

The TWDB’s continued monitoring and timely calculation of station statistics support Coryell County’s capacity to respond to shifting groundwater conditions. Residents, water managers and elected officials are advised to consult the monitoring station records regularly to track trends and to incorporate those trends into water-use planning and conservation efforts as the year progresses.