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Service Area Overview

Licensed well drilling and pump service in Venus and eastern Johnson County under Prairielands GCD, reaching the deep, confined Trinity beneath Austin Chalk.

DFW Well Service provides water well drilling, pump repair, and inspection services in Venus and throughout Johnson County. Venus sits on the far eastern edge of Johnson County, straddling the Ellis County line, a fast-growing bedroom community where new development and established rural acreage exist side by side. Many properties on the rural fringes and in unincorporated areas still depend on private wells, and that’s where we come in.

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Well Depth & Geology in Venus Area

Isometric geological cross-section cube illustration showing Johnson County, Texas stratigraphy — Topsoil, Austin Chalk (eastern Johnson County confining unit), Eagle Ford Shale (eastern Johnson County confining unit), Washita Group (Main Street, Weno, Denton limestones and shales), Fredericksburg Group (Edwards Limestone, Comanche Peak, Walnut Clay), Paluxy Sand (Trinity upper unit), Glen Rose Formation, Hosston Conglomerate (Trinity basal sand; = Twin Mountains), and the Trinity (Paluxy / Glen Rose / Hensell / Hosston) 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 — Blackland Prairie / Cross Timbers fringe
    0–15 ft
  2. Paluxy Sand (Trinity upper unit)
    outcrop west; deep east
  3. Glen Rose Formation
    below Paluxy
  4. Hosston Conglomerate (Trinity basal sand; = Twin Mountains)
    deepest Trinity
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 Johnson County. The exact formations and depths under a specific Venus-area property vary — see the details above.

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Primary Aquifer
Trinity (Paluxy / Glen Rose / Hensell / Hosston)

Secondary: Woodbine (subsurface across central and eastern Johnson County)

Typical Well Depth
Varies by location

We estimate from nearby well records

Groundwater District
Prairielands GCD
Confinement
outcrop/shallow subcrop in western Johnson County; deep confined beneath Eagle Ford/Austin Chalk in eastern Johnson County

Johnson County overview → Permit & regulations → TDLR License #61234 DKMPW Updated August 6, 2026

Wells around Venus draw mainly from the Trinity aquifer, with the Woodbine as a minor secondary source in parts of the area. Venus is on the far eastern side of Johnson County’s east/west split: the Trinity sands — the Paluxy on top, the Glen Rose limestone in the middle, and the deep basal sands (which Prairielands GCD calls the Hensell and Hosston, the same units known as the Twin Mountains farther north) — sit beneath a cover of Eagle Ford shale and Austin Chalk. That confining cover means wells here reach the Trinity at greater depth than in western Johnson, and there’s no single typical depth across the county — it varies meaningfully by parcel and by which layer the well targets.

Drilling rates in Johnson County run $32–$50 per foot, with formation hardness and depth determining where your project falls in that range.

Johnson County Permit Requirements

New wells in Johnson County require a pre-drilling permit through the Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District (PGCD), which covers Ellis, Hill, Johnson, and Somervell counties — so whether your Venus parcel is on the Johnson side or the Ellis side of the line, the same district permits the well. Jurisdiction follows the physical location of the well bore, not the mailing address. The district enforces spacing and setback rules and requires a completion report with driller’s log after the well is finished. For a complete overview, see our guide to Johnson County water well regulations.

DFW Well Service (TDLR License #61234 DKMPW) serves Venus and all of Johnson County for well drilling and pump service. Call (940) 536-8560 for a free estimate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which groundwater district covers Venus?
Venus straddles the Johnson / Ellis county line, but both counties fall under the same district — the Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District (PGCD), which covers Ellis, Hill, Johnson, and Somervell counties. A permit is required before drilling a new well, and jurisdiction follows the physical location of the well bore. DFW Well Service confirms your parcel's county and submits the permit application as part of every project.
What formations supply well water in Venus, TX?
Wells in Venus draw mainly from the Trinity aquifer — the upper Paluxy sand and the deeper basal sands (which Prairielands GCD calls the Hensell and Hosston, the same units known as the Twin Mountains farther north) — plus the Woodbine in places as a minor source. Between the Paluxy and those basal sands sits the Glen Rose Formation, mostly limestone that holds little water and seals the sand below rather than producing from it.
How deep are wells near Venus?
There's no single typical depth across Johnson County — it varies meaningfully from one parcel to the next, so we review the driller's logs from neighboring wells before recommending a target depth. Venus is on the far eastern side of Johnson County, where Eagle Ford shale and Austin Chalk overlie the Trinity, so wells here reach the Trinity at greater depth than in western Johnson.
Is Venus served by city water, or do properties use wells?
Both. Venus is a fast-growing community on the eastern edge of Johnson County, and the incorporated areas are largely on municipal water. But many properties on the rural fringes, in unincorporated areas, and on larger acreage tracts rely on private wells. If your property is outside the city water service boundary, a private well may be your best long-term water option.
What does well drilling cost near Venus?
Johnson County drilling rates run $32–$50 per foot. Final cost depends on completion depth, casing, pump, and pressure equipment — and because the Trinity is deeper on the county's eastern side, wells near Venus tend toward the higher end. We provide a free itemized written estimate after reviewing neighboring driller's logs for your parcel.
Can you service a well pump on short notice in Venus?
Yes. We serve the Venus area for pump repair, pressure tank replacement, and well service calls. If your well has lost pressure, the pump is cycling rapidly, or you're getting no water at all, call (940) 536-8560 — we carry common pump sizes and parts on our service trucks and can often resolve issues in a single visit.
Is the well water in Venus salty or brackish?
Test to be sure. Western Johnson County draws fresh Trinity at or near the surface, but Venus is on the county's deeper eastern side. The Texas Water Development Board flags localized salty pockets in the Woodbine outcrop (from natural sulfate) and notes the deep lower Trinity under Johnson County is largely non-fresh, so deeper or eastern wells warrant a full test for total dissolved solids — a measure of how mineral-heavy the water is — and sulfate.

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