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Welcome to Aledo, TX — DFW Well Service serves Aledo and Parker County

Water Well Drilling & Pump Repair in Aledo, TX | DFW Well Service

Service Area Overview

Licensed well drilling, pump repair, and water testing in Aledo, TX, reaching the Trinity aquifer through Parker County's hard limestone.

Services We Provide in Aledo

DFW Well Service (TDLR License #61234 DKMPW) serves residential and rural customers in Aledo and throughout Parker County with the full range of water well services.

Well Depth & Geology in Aledo Area

Isometric geological cross-section cube illustration showing Parker County, Texas stratigraphy — Topsoil, Paluxy Formation, Glen Rose Formation, Twin Mountains Formation, and the Trinity (Paluxy / Twin Mountains) aquifer at the base.

Tap any layer in the cube — or in the list below — to see what it is and what it means for drilling a well here.

  1. Topsoil — Cross Timbers Trinity outcrop
    0–20 ft
  2. Paluxy Formation
    20–350 ft
  3. Glen Rose Formation
    350–500 ft
  4. Twin Mountains Formation
    500–700 ft
Tap or hover a layer in the cube to see what's beneath the surface here.

This cross-section shows the layer stack typical of Parker County. The exact formations and depths under a specific Aledo-area property vary — see the details above.

Explore the full Parker County geology →

Primary Aquifer
Trinity (Paluxy / Twin Mountains)
Typical Well Depth
250–550 ft
Groundwater District
Upper Trinity GCD
Confinement
outcrop in central and western Parker County; confined beneath younger limestone in eastern Parker County

Parker County overview → Permit & regulations → TDLR License #61234 DKMPW Updated June 4, 2026

Aledo sees some of the more demanding drilling in the DFW region, because the productive Trinity sand sits deep here. In this eastern corner of Parker County the main sand layer — the Paluxy — is buried beneath younger limestone that seals it from above (the Washita and Fredericksburg units), and the Paluxy keeps dipping eastward at roughly 15–20 feet per mile across the county. That means wells here generally drill deeper than in the central outcrop belt, where the sand reaches the surface. Once a well reaches those productive Trinity sands, the aquifer delivers reliable long-term yields.

Aledo’s rapid residential growth has brought many acreage lots onto the market, a number of which are beyond the reach of municipal water lines. These rural homesites frequently require private wells, and buyers in the area should confirm water source status before closing on any property.

Parker County Permit Requirements

Drilling a water well in Aledo requires permits from both the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District and TDLR. The Upper Trinity GCD oversees spacing rules, setback requirements from septic systems, and well completion reporting across Parker County.

For detailed information on local permitting, see our guide to Parker County water well regulations.

Call DFW Well Service at (940) 536-8560 for a free estimate on any well project in the Aledo area. Whether you’re drilling a new well for a new-build home, replacing a failing pump, or buying a property and need a well inspection, we’ll give you clear information and honest pricing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are new homes in Aledo typically on city water or private wells?
It depends on the subdivision and lot size. Established neighborhoods closer to downtown Aledo are generally served by municipal water. Many acreage properties and newer developments on the outer edges of the area rely on private wells, especially in unincorporated Parker County.
How deep do wells need to go in the Aledo area?
Wells around Aledo generally drill deeper than in central Parker County, and depth varies meaningfully from one parcel to the next — so we review the driller's logs from neighboring properties before committing to an estimate. Here's why they run deeper: Aledo sits in eastern Parker County, where the main Trinity sand (the Paluxy) is buried under younger limestone layers that seal it from above — the Washita and Fredericksburg units — rather than reaching the surface as it does around Weatherford and Peaster.
What does well drilling cost in Aledo, TX?
Parker County's hard limestone formations put drilling costs at roughly $48–$65 per foot. Casing, pump, pressure tank, and electrical connections are additional costs. We provide an itemized written estimate once we have reviewed neighboring driller's logs and confirmed the likely completion target for your parcel.
Do I need a permit to drill a well in Aledo?
Yes. Parker County requires permits through both TDLR and the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District. We manage the permit process for you from start to finish.
How long does a new well last?
A properly constructed well with quality casing and grout can last 30–50 years or more. The pump is the component most likely to need replacement, typically every 10–20 years depending on run time and water quality.
Can you test my well water in Aledo?
Yes. We offer water quality testing for bacteria (coliform), nitrates, pH, hardness, iron, and comprehensive panels. Testing is recommended for any new well and periodically for existing ones.
Is the well water in Aledo salty or brackish?
Mostly fresh. The Trinity water that supplies Aledo-area wells is generally fresh, but the Texas Water Development Board's brackish-water mapping found scattered pockets of slightly salty water in the deep Twin Mountains sand — even in shallower western Parker County — so a total-dissolved-solids test (a measure of how mineral-heavy the water is) is worth budgeting on any deeper well.

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