Water Production & Field Operations

Did You Know?

• You can reduce your monthly sewer charge by eliminating outside water used during rate setting months (December, January and February).
• The City of Bryan gets all of its water from 10 deep wells.
• The wells are approximately 2,800 feet deep.
• When the water exits the well it has a temperature of approximately 118° Fahrenheit; and then when treated has a temperature of 88° Fahrenheit.
• This ground water is so clean when it exits the well that the only treatment required is cooling and disinfection.
• During peak water usage months the City of Bryan pumps over 20 million gallons of water a day.
• Trash and debris around a lake will affect the quality of the water.

Statistics

Water Production

Our water production system has 12 water wells that retrieve water from the Simsboro Sands of the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer. These wells are approximately 2,800 feet deep (1/2 mile), so the water is 118°F when it reaches the surface. In addition to the 10 water wells, there are also two pump stations, four elevated water towers, four ground storage tanks and approximately 18.6 miles of pipe.

View the current Drinking Water Quality Report here.

Water Distribution

Once the water is pumped out of the ground and cooled, it enters the water distribution system to be dispersed throughout the city. There are approximately 531 miles of pipe, 12,135 valves and 3,089 fire hydrants currently in the distribution system. Through new development and capital improvement projects, these numbers change as we strive to provide the best possible service to our 29,000+ customers.

Learn more about our current capital improvement projects throughout the city.

Wastewater Collection

Throughout the wastewater system, the City maintains 11,484 manholes and approximately 452 miles of pipe. This underground system carries the wastewater to one of three wastewater treatment plants. Since sewer pipes typically are not pressurized, the system relies on gravity to move the wastewater.  However, the city has 21 lift stations that help pump the wastewater where it needs to go when gravity isn’t enough.

Schedule a Water or Wastewater Plant Tour

Do you want to know where our water comes from? Have you ever wondered where the water goes when it goes down the drain? Schedule a tour of Bryan’s water production facility or one of Bryan’s wastewater treatment facilities. Tours are performed during our regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) and are free of charge. Please wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting the Public Works Call Center at 979-209-5900 or email Water Services. Please indicate the requested tour date and the number of persons in your group.