Bryan Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)

City of Bryan Water Services operates a municipal utility serving Bryan, Texas, in Brazos County. The system draws water from ten deep wells tapping the Simsboro Aquifer, located approximately 2,800 feet below the surface. Water rises under hydrostatic pressure to within 200 feet of ground level before being pumped to the well field pump station, then treated and distributed throughout the city. The utility publishes annual Consumer Confidence Reports detailing water quality parameters including pH, chlorine residual, lead and copper levels, and compliance with all regulated contaminants.

Bryan's water supply originates from the Simsboro Aquifer, part of the larger Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer system. This confined aquifer consists of Paleocene-Eocene age sandstones and shales. The deep geological setting — dominated by clastic sediments rather than carbonate rocks — results in naturally soft water chemistry with minimal hardness-causing minerals. The supply nonetheless contains moderate levels of dissolved solids averaging around 680 ppm, with notable sodium content attributable to the aquifer's mineralogy and deep confinement.

At soft hardness levels, Bryan residents experience minimal scaling in appliances and water heaters. Soap and detergents perform efficiently, and dishwashers and washing machines require no special descaling treatment. Residents on sodium-restricted diets should be aware of the elevated sodium content. A water softener is generally not necessary. The 2024 water quality report shows pH approximately 8.5 and chlorine residual between 0.5–5.0 ppm; lead and copper remain well below action thresholds at 1.5–2 ppb historic results against a 15 ppb action level. Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) have been detected above health guidelines in some testing periods, formed from chlorination of natural organic matter.