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Can You Drink Tap Water in Bryan?
Yes, Bryan's tap water is generally considered safe to drink as Bryan has no active health based violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) that we are aware of. Other factors such as lead piping in a home, or low levels of pollutants on immunocompromised individuals, should also be considered, however. To find more recent info we might have, you can check out our boil water notice page, the city's water provider website, or Bryan's local Twitter account.
According the EPA’s ECHO database, from April 30, 2019 to June 30, 2022, Bryan's water utility, City of Bryan, had 0 violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. For more details on the violations, please see our violation history section below. This assessment is based on the City of Bryan water system, other water systems in the city may have different results.
While tap water that meets the EPA health guidelines generally won’t make you sick to your stomach, it can still contain regulated and unregulated contaminants present in trace amounts that could potentially cause health issues over the long-run. These trace contaminants may also impact immunocompromised and vulnerable individuals.
The EPA is reviewing if it’s current regulations around pollutant levels in tap water are strict enough, and the health dangers posed by unregulated pollutants, like PFAS.
Water Quality Report for Bryan Tap Water
The most recent publicly available numbers for measured contaminant levels in Bryan tap water are in its 2020 Water Quality Report. As you can see, there are levels which the EPA considers to be acceptable, but being below the maximum allowable level doesn’t necessarily mean the water is healthy.
Lead in tap water, for example, is currently allowed at up to 15ppb by the EPA, but it has set the ideal goal for lead at zero. This highlights how meeting EPA standards doesn’t necessarily mean local tap water is healthy.
EPA regulations continue to change as it evaluates the long term impacts of chemicals and updates drinking water acceptable levels. The rules around arsenic, as well as, lead and copper are currently being re-evaluated.
There are also a number of "emerging" contaminants that are not currently. For example, PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), for which the EPA has issued a health advisory. PFAS are called "forever chemicals" since they tend not to break down in the environment or the human body and can accumulate over time.
We recommend looking at the contaminants present in Bryan's water quality reports, or getting your home's tap water tested to see if you should be filtering your water.
Bryan Tap Water Safe Drinking Water Act Violation History - Prior 10 Years
Below is a ten year history of violations for the water system named City of Bryan for Bryan in Texas. For more details please see the "What do these Violations Mean?" section below.
For the compliance period beginning Dec. 30, 2015, Bryan had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Monitoring and Reporting, more specifically, the violation code was Lead Consumer Notice which falls into the Chemicals rule code group, and the Lead and Copper Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: Lead and Copper Rule.
Is there Lead in Bryan Water?
Based on the EPA’s ECHO Database, 90% of the samples taken from the Bryan water system, City of Bryan, between sample start date and sample end date, were at or below, 0.00122 mg/L of lead in Bryan water. This is 8.1% of the 0.015 mg/L action level. This means 10% of the samples taken from Bryan contained more lead.
While Bryan water testing may have found 0.00122 mg/L of lead in its water, that does not mean your water source has the same amount. The amount of lead in water in a city can vary greatly from neighborhood to neighborhood, or even building to building. Many buildings, particularly older ones, have lead pipes or service lines which can be a source of contamination. To find out if your home has lead, we recommend getting you water tested.
No amount of lead in water is healthy, only less dangerous. As lead accumulates in our bodies over time, even exposure to relatively small amounts can have negative health effects. For more information, please check out our Lead FAQ page.
Are there PFAS in Bryan Tap Water?
Currently, testing tap water for PFAS isn’t mandated on a national level. We do have a list of military bases where there have been suspected or confirmed leaks. There appears to be no military bases near Bryan with suspected leaks.
With many potential sources of PFAS in tap water across the US, the best information we currently have about which cities have PFAS in their water is this ewg map, which you can check to see if Bryan has been evaluated for yet.
Our stance is better safe than sorry, and that it makes sense to try to purify the tap water just in case.
Bryan SDWA Violation History Table - Prior 10 Years
| Compliance Period | Status | Health-Based? | Category Code | Code | Rule Code | Contaminant Code | Rule Group Code | Rule Family Code |
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| 12/30/2015 - | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Lead Consumer Notice (66) | Lead and Copper Rule (350) | Lead and Copper Rule (5000) | Chemicals (300) | Lead and Copper Rule (350) |
What do these Violations Mean?
Safe Drinking Water Act Violations categories split into two groups, health based, and non-health based. Generally, health based violations are more serious, though non-health based violations can also be cause for concern.
Health Based Violations
- Maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) - maximum allowed contaminant level was exceeded.
- Maximum residual disinfectant levels (MRDLs) - maximum allowed disinfectant level was exceeded.
- Other violations (Other) - the exact required process to reduce the amounts of contaminants in drinking water was not followed.
Non-Health Based Violations
- Monitoring and reporting violations (MR, MON) - failure to conduct the required regular monitoring of drinking water quality, and/or to submit monitoring results on time.
- Public notice violations (Other) - failure to immediately alert consumers if there is a serious problem with their drinking water that may pose a risk to public health.
- Other violations (Other) - miscellaneous violations, such as failure to issue annual consumer confidence reports or maintain required records.
SDWA Table Key
| Field | Description |
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| Compliance Period | Dates of the compliance period. |
| Status |
Current status of the violation.
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| Health-Based? | Whether the violation is health based. |
| Category Code |
The category of violation that is reported.
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| Code | A full description of violation codes can be accessed in the SDWA_REF_CODE_VALUES (CSV) table. |
| Contaminant Code | A code value that represents a contaminant for which a public water system has incurred a violation of a primary drinking water regulation. |
| Rule Code |
Code for a National Drinking Water rule.
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| Rule Group Code |
Code that uniquely identifies a rule group.
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| Rule Family Code |
Code for rule family.
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For more clarification please visit the EPA's data dictionary.
Bryan Water - Frequently Asked Questions
| By Mail: | PO BOX 1000 BRYAN, TX, 77805-1000 |
Existing customers can login to their City of Bryan account to pay their Bryan water bill by clicking here.
If you want to pay your City of Bryan bill online and haven't made an account yet, you can create an account online. Please click here to create your account to pay your Bryan water bill.
If you don't want to make an account, or can't remember your account, you can make a one-time payment towards your Bryan water bill without creating an account using a one time payment portal with your account number and credit or debit card. Click here to make a one time payment.
Moving to a new house or apartment in Bryan means you will often need to put the water in your name with City of Bryan. In order to put the water in your name, please click the link to the start service form below. Start service requests for water bills typically take two business days.
Leaving your house or apartment in Bryan means you will likely need to take your name off of the water bill with City of Bryan. In order to take your name off the water bill, please click the link to the stop service form below. Stop service for water bills requests typically take two business days.
USER SUBMITTED RATINGS
- Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility
- Water Pollution
- Drinking Water Quality and Accessibility
- Water Quality
The above data is comprised of subjective, user submitted opinions about the water quality and pollution in Bryan, measured on a scale from 0% (lowest) to 100% (highest).
Related FAQS
Bryan Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report)
The EPA mandates that towns and cities consistently monitor and test their tap water. They must report their findings in an annual Consumer Confidence Report. Below is the most recent water quality report from Bryan's Water. If you would like to see the original version of the report, please click here.
ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER
e Ohio EPA requires regular sampling to ensure drinking water safety. e Bryan Public Water System conducted sampling for bacteria,
e EPA establishes the safe drinking water regulations that limit the amount of contaminants allowed in drinking water. e table shows the concentrations of detected substances in comparison to regulatory limits. Substances that were tested for, but not detected, are not included in this table. Some contaminants are monitored less than once per year because the concentrations do not change equently. Some of our data, though accurate, is more than one year old.
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Barium (ppm) |
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0.41 |
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No |
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Fluoride (ppm) |
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4 |
1 .05 |
NA |
No |
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Total Chlorine (ppm) |
M RDL = 4 |
M RDLG = 4 |
1 .3 |
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Total Trihalomethanes (ppb) |
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80 |
39.5 |
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2020 |
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Total Haloacetic Acids (ppb) |
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16 |
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In 2020, our PWS was sampled as part of the State of Ohio’s Drinking Water Per- and Polyuoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Sampling Initiative. Six PFAS compounds were sampled, and none were detected in our nished drinking water. For more information about PFAS, please visit pfas.ohio.gov.
841 E Edgerton Street Bryan, Ohio 43506
CITY OF BRYAN DRINKING WATER CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT 2020
BACKFLOW EDUCATION
What is backflow?
It is the ow through a
in the water supply piping.
What is a cross Connection?
A physical connection created between a possible source of contamination and the public water system piping.
What can I do?
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Be aware of and eliminate
cross-connections. - Maintain air gaps.
- Use hose bib vacuum breakers.
- Do not create a connection between an auxiliary water system and the public water supply plumbing.
More Information
Questions concerning backow prevention and
Bryan Water Department at
Visit us at
INTRODUCTION
r, on the quality of
the drinking water we supply
r. The quality of your
drinking water is monitored every day by Ohio Enviromental Protec�on Agency (Ohio EPA) cer�fied operators. These operators are dedicated to serving you with an
ample supply of safe drinking water. Included within this report is general health informa�on, water quality test results, how to par�cipate in decisions concerning your drinking water and water system contacts.
SOURCE WATER INFORMATION
The City of Bryan receives its drinking water from seven wells that pump water from the aquifer. The aquifer that supplies drinking water to the City of Bryan has a moderate suscep�bility to contamina�on, due to sensi�vity of the aquifer in which the drinking water wells are located and the existence of several poten�al contaminant sources within the protec�on zone. This does not mean that the wellfields will become contaminated, only that condi�ons are such that the ground water could be impacted by poten�al contaminant sources. Contamina�on may be avoided by implemen�ng protec�ve measures. To receive a full copy of the source water assessment report contact the Bryan Water Department at
WHAT ARE SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION TO DRINKING WATER?
streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of land or through the ground, it dissolves
Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage
Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be
from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runo
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In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, USEPA prescribes regula�ons which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems.
FDA regula�ons establish limits for contaminants in bo�led water which must provide the same protec�on for public health.
Drinking water, including bo�led water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More informa�on about contaminants and poten�al health effects can be obtained by calling the Federal Environmental Protec�on Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline
WHO NEEDS TO TAKE SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS?
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the
general popula�on. Immunocompromised persons, such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be par�cularly at risk from infec�on. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infec�on by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline
LEAD EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The City of Bryan is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been si�ng for several hours, you can minimize the poten�al for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Informa�on on lead in drinking water, tes�ng methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at
Infants and young children are typically more vulnerable to lead in drinking water than the general popula�on. It is possible that lead levels at your home may be higher than at other homes in the community as a result of materials used in your home’s plumbing. If you are concerned about elevated lead levels in your home’s water, you may wish to have your water tested and flush your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using tap water. Addi�onal informa�on is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline
HOW DO I PARTICIPATE IN DECISIONS
Public par�cipa�on and comments are encouraged at regular mee�ngs of the Board of Public Affairs on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Board mee�ngs are held in the boardroom at 841 East Edgerton Street and begin at 5:00 P.M. For more informa�on on your drinking water contact Water Superintendent, Derek Schultz, at
LICENSE TO OPERATE STATUS INFORMATION
In 2020 we had an uncondi�oned license to operate our water system.
DEFINITIONS
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): The highest level of contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Ac�on Level (AL): The concentra�on of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.
Parts per Million (ppm) or Milligrams per Liter (mg/L): Are units of measure for concentra�on of a contaminant. A part per million corresponds to one second in a li�le over 11.5 days.
Parts per Billion (ppb) or Micrograms per Liter (ug/L): Are units of measure for concentra�on of a contaminant. A part per billion corresponds to one second in 31.7 years.
The “<” symbol: A symbol which means less than. A result of <5 means that the lowest level that could be detected was 5 and the contaminant in that sample was not detected.
Picocuries per Liter (pCi/L): A common measure of radioac�vity.
PFAS: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL): The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addi�on of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG): The level of drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health.
MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control
microbialcontaminants.
Contaminants
City of Bryan
EWG's drinking water quality report shows results of tests conducted by the water utility and provided to the Environmental Working Group by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, as well as information from the U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History database (ECHO). For the latest quarter assessed by the U.S. EPA (January 2019 - March 2019), tap water provided by this water utility was in compliance with federal health-based drinking water standards.
Utility details
- Serves: 84571
- Data available: 2012-2017
- Data Source: Groundwater
- Total: 17
Contaminants That Exceed Guidelines
- Bromodichloromethane
- Bromoform
- Chloroform
- Chromium (hexavalent)
- Dibromochloromethane
- Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Other Detected Contaminants
- Barium
- Bromochloroacetic acid
- Dibromoacetic acid
- Dichloroacetic acid
- Fluoride
- Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
- Manganese
- Nitrate
- Nitrate and nitrite
- Strontium
- Trichloroacetic acid
Reminder
Always take extra precautions, the water may be safe to drink when it leaves the sewage treatment plant but it may pick up pollutants during its way to your tap. We advise that you ask locals or hotel staff about the water quality. Also, note that different cities have different water mineral contents.