City of Brazosport Public Water Systems Water Quality Report

DID YOU KNOW water quality reports, also known as “Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs),” are annual documents that all public water systems are required to provide to you via mail and online. These reports are supposed to provide important information about the quality of the drinking water delivered over the previous year.

They can be difficult to read or understand. They are often many pages long and contain complex tables and charts. Culligan Water wants to change this and help you MAKE SENSE OF YOUR WATER.

This easy-to-read report will provide you with the following:

Drinking water in the Brazosport/Clute area is supplied through the Brazosport Water Authority, which provides treated water to several communities throughout Brazoria County.

Water delivered to homes and businesses is treated to meet federal and state drinking water standards before entering the distribution system. Treatment processes remove contaminants, disinfect the water, and maintain water quality as it travels through miles of pipelines.

Utilities also maintain corrosion control programs and monitoring systems to help protect water quality and reduce the potential for metals such as lead or copper to enter water through aging household plumbing.

Routine testing across the water system monitors dozens of potential contaminants and confirms compliance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) drinking water regulations.

The Brazosport/Clute region receives drinking water from a combination of surface water and groundwater sources.

Primary sources include:

• Brazos River surface water, supplied by Brazosport Water Authority
• Groundwater wells drawing from the Gulf Coast Aquifer

Surface water from the Brazos River is treated before being distributed throughout the region, while groundwater wells help supplement supply and maintain consistent water availability for the communities served.

Environmental factors such as rainfall, seasonal runoff, and aquifer conditions can influence mineral levels and other water quality characteristics throughout the year.

Like most public drinking water systems, the Brazosport water system uses chlorine-based disinfectants to eliminate harmful bacteria and microorganisms during treatment.

Maintaining a disinfectant residual helps ensure water remains microbiologically safe as it travels through the distribution system.

Testing shows the average chlorine level in the system is about 2.11 ppm, which remains below the EPA maximum allowable level of 4 ppm.

While chlorine is effective for protecting public health, some residents notice:

• Chlorine taste or odor
• Seasonal changes in water flavor
• Sensitivity to disinfectants

Many households choose to install whole-house carbon filtration systems or reverse osmosis drinking water systems to improve taste and reduce disinfectant residuals.

Water in the Brazosport area also contains naturally occurring minerals and trace compounds that enter water through soil, rock, and regional agricultural activity.

Testing results reported the following levels:

• Fluoride: ~0.43 ppm
• Nitrate: ~1 ppm
• Barium: ~0.42 ppm

These substances remain within EPA drinking water standards, though they can still influence certain water characteristics in the home.

Depending on the source water and treatment process, residents may experience:

• Changes in taste or odor
• Mineral buildup on fixtures or appliances
• Seasonal variations in water quality

Because of these factors, many Brazosport homeowners explore water filtration systems, reverse osmosis systems, or other treatment options to improve water quality for drinking and everyday household use.

Water supplied in the Brazosport/Clute area by Brazosport Water Authority meets federal and state drinking water standards. However, testing still detects small amounts of certain substances that can influence taste, odor, or overall water quality in the home. Below are several water quality highlights reported in the Brazosport/Clute system.

When disinfectants used to treat drinking water react with naturally occurring organic material, they can create compounds known as disinfection by-products. These substances are monitored because long-term exposure to elevated levels may increase health risks. While results in Brazosport remain below EPA regulatory limits, many homeowners still explore filtration options to reduce them further.

Denver’s report does not include an Unregulated Contaminants Monitoring Results (UCMR5) section. Even so, PFAS remain a broader concern across the U.S. as monitoring expands, and many homeowners choose proactive filtration for added peace of mind.

Beyond common disinfectants and minerals, water testing also measures a variety of substances that can enter water through natural deposits, industrial activity, or agricultural runoff. The following compounds were detected in the Brazosport water system but remained within federal safety limits.

Water quality can vary from neighborhood to neighborhood depending on plumbing age, seasonal water sources, and regional treatment methods.

A professional water test can help identify:

• Disinfectants like chlorine
• Minerals affecting taste
• Agricultural runoff contaminants
• Potential treatment needs inside the home

Schedule a free water test today to better understand your home’s water quality and explore treatment options designed for Brazosport homes.