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    Is Sunset Canyon on City Water or Wells?

    Sunset Canyon Homes · Dripping Springs, TX 78737

    Short answer: most of Sunset Canyon is on private wells, not city water. There is no municipal water utility serving the subdivision the way Dripping Springs proper or Belterra are served.

    What this means in practice

    • Each home draws from its own well, typically tapping the Middle Trinity aquifer at 300–600 ft.
    • There is no monthly water bill. You pay for the pump's electricity and periodic service.
    • Most homes have a pressure tank in the garage or a small wellhouse, plus a sediment filter and softener.

    What to verify before closing

    1. Well flow test — ask for a recent gallons-per-minute (GPM) reading. Anything under 3 GPM gets uncomfortable for a family of four.
    2. Water quality panel — bacteria, nitrates, hardness, and arsenic at minimum. Hill Country wells are often hard (15–30 grains).
    3. Equipment age — pumps last 10–15 years, pressure tanks 8–12. Replacement runs $2,500–$6,000.

    A handful of lots near the perimeter have alternate setups (rainwater collection, shared wells). Always confirm the specific lot — don't assume.

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