WATER TREATMENT PLANT
Dane Bybee, Superintendent
The Water Treatment Plant is responsible for providing a safe and consistent supply of drinking water to the citizens of Brenham while maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations.
The City of Brenham's water is supplied from Somerville Lake. The city currently has a contract with the Brazos River Authority for 4,200 acre feet per year, with the plant rated at 6.98 million gallons per day.
The water is pulled from the lake through an intake structure and pump station. The water is treated with Chlorine Dioxide as a primary disinfectant which also controls taste and odor. It is then delivered to Brenham through a 24" pipeline over a 14 mile route. Jeffries Street Tower
Raw Water Pump Station
Once the water reaches the treatment plant, it is temporarily stored in a 750,000 gallon "raw water tank" where chloramines are added to complete the disinfection process.
The quality of the drinking water provided to the citizens of Brenham in 2008 met all requirements of the TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency).
The three towers, Atlow, Church St. and Jeffries St., each have a storage capacity of 300,000 gallons. Total storage, including elevated and ground storage is 3.7 million gallons.
The City of Brenham has an excellent long-range water supply, treatment and distribution capacity. As a supplier of drinking water, the city must provide water that meets federal and state standards. As a consumer, you have the right to know if your water meets those standards.
Raw Water Tank
Water conservation is the most cost-effective way to reduce water demand. Using less water also puts less pressure on our sewage treatment facilities. To see a few basic ways that everyone can do to help save our water, click here.
To view a copy of the 2009 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report (CCR), please click here.
The Water Treatment Plant is operated 24 hours a day. In the event you notice that your water is discolored or has an unusual taste or odor, you can call the Public Utilities Dispatch office any time, 24 hours a day at 979.337.7400. They will dispatch a technician to investigate the problem.
