Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Frequently Asked Questions related to Subsidence in the Houston and Galveston Texas
In the simplest of terms, land subsidence is the gradual sinking of the Earth’s surface due to subsurface movement. [...]
HGSD applies a science-based Regulatory Plan that establishes guidelines for groundwater withdrawals through a well-permitting process to reduce reliance [...]
HGSD was created by the Texas Legislature in 1975 to prevent further subsidence. HGSD applies a science-based Regulatory Plan that establishes guidelines for [...]
Our area has experienced the following consequences of subsidence: Permanent elevation loss Increased flooding Damage to infrastructure like roads, bridges, homes, pipelines, and [...]
