Water Distribution
Wastewater Collection
The Water Distribution Department is responsible for the connection, operation and maintenance of 145 miles of water mains, 2,800 water valves and over 800 fire hydrants. Water is distributed through a series of mains ranging in size from 2 inches to 12 inches in diameter. The department serves more than 6,800 customers and is on call 24 hours a day. 
Services provided include checking for water leaks, low water pressure and water main breaks. Should you experience any of these problems, please
call us anytime, 24 hours a day, at 979.337.7400.
Other responsibilities of the Water Distribution Department are:
The department is dedicated to providing a safe and reliable supply of potable water to all residents and commercial / industrial accounts located in the Brenham area.
To view the current water rates, please click here.
The Wastewater Collection Department is responsible for the maintenance and operation of 137 miles of sewer mains, 6,243 sewer connections, more than 2,080 manholes and serves more than 6,300 customers.
Responsibilities of this department include:
To view the current sewer rates, please click here.
The department is also responsible for inflow and infiltration issues. This is done by conducting an annual smoke testing program. Each year, one-quarter of the city is tested. This form of testing will show indications of a broken sewer line. Owners of properties indicating an inflow problem are notified by mail that a repair of this problem is needed. In general, the repairs required are minor. Once the problem has been corrected, a city technician will inspect the repair for verification.
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