Back Forty has 39,834 water wells on record in Harris County, Texas, drawn from the Texas Water Development Board’s Submitted Driller’s Reports.
Across the 32,684 wells with a logged borehole depth, the typical well reaches about 35 ft, with most falling between 16 and 320 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.
Data centers in Harris County
OpenStreetMap maps 8 data centers in Harris County. Large computing facilities can draw heavily on local water and power, so a nearby campus is worth checking when you’re evaluating a well or a parcel — though proximity alone isn’t a verdict on any specific property.
Mapped here: DXC Technology, DXC Technology, DXC Technology, Rice Data Center, Skybox Houston One, Stream Data Centers Houston, Unnamed data center, Unnamed data center.
Coverage comes from OpenStreetMap and favors larger, named operators, so smaller or newly announced facilities may not appear. What a nearby data center means for groundwater →
Nearby counties: Montgomery County, Fort Bend County, Galveston County, Brazoria County, Liberty County, Waller County
Groundwater & subsurface
| Wells on record | 39,834 |
|---|---|
| Typical well depth | ≈ 35 ft |
| Depth range | 16–320 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.