Back Forty has 2,383 water wells on record in El Paso County, Texas, drawn from the Texas Water Development Board’s Submitted Driller’s Reports.
Across the 1,897 wells with a logged borehole depth, the typical well reaches about 50 ft, with most falling between 5 and 510 ft.
These figures summarize nearby historical wells; for an estimate at a specific location, drop a pin in the app. Always confirm with a licensed driller before relying on any figure for a purchase or drilling decision.
Interactive Land Map of El Paso County
Pan and zoom to explore water wells, parcels, and oil & gas activity in El Paso County. Open the full app for subsurface predictions and a depth estimate at any point.
Oil & Gas Activity in El Paso County
El Paso County has 9 oil & gas wells on record with the Railroad Commission of Texas — minimal oil-and-gas activity (#248 of 254 counties). Light oil-and-gas development generally means a cleaner surface and a simpler mineral picture, though you should still verify mineral ownership on any tract.
Counts are approximate, drawn from public RRC records, and include active and plugged wells. Not a substitute for a title or mineral search.
Non-Native & Exotic Wildlife in El Paso County
Free-ranging exotics have been recorded in El Paso County: Aoudad (Barbary sheep) and Fallow deer. These are citizen-science observations — they indicate presence, not population, and may include high-fenced animals, so absence of records is not proof a species is absent. For hunters, it places El Paso County within established exotic range.
Data Centers & Water Demand in El Paso County
There is 1 data center on record in El Paso County. Data centers are among the largest industrial groundwater users, so large-scale facilities nearby can add competition for the same aquifers a private well would draw from — worth weighing if you’ll depend on groundwater for this property.
Groundwater & subsurface
| Wells on record | 2,383 |
|---|---|
| Typical well depth | ≈ 50 ft |
| Depth range | 5–510 ft (most wells) |
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Data last refreshed: May 2026
Disclaimer: The figures on this page are derived from historical Texas Water Development Board driller's reports for nearby wells and are provided for general informational purposes only. Actual conditions at any specific property can differ substantially. Nothing here guarantees water availability, well depth, or subsurface conditions, and it is not professional geological, engineering, or legal advice. Always consult a licensed Texas water-well driller or other qualified professional before making any purchase, drilling, or development decision.