Brenham
Is Brenham tap water safe to drink?
Use extra caution — Brenham scores 45/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 2 local systems in Brenham. We found 142 total violations (6 unresolved).
Real-Time Environment
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Water Quality Impact
🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs
Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Brenham?
Expert Advice
Given the safety margin, a Carbon Block or sediment filter is recommended to improve taste and remove trace particulates.
Buying a Filter?
Wondering if Brenham tap water needs filtering? We break it down.
Baby Formula Safety
Mixing baby formula with Brenham tap water? Read this first.
Homebuyer's Perspective
If you're house-hunting in Brenham, water quality belongs on your due-diligence checklist alongside schools and crime data. With a score of 45/100, we recommend budgeting for high-quality point-of-entry filtration systems to protect your home's value.
Health & Family Safety
Residents should monitor Lead (90th percentile) levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.
View Health Risk Glossary →Compliance Record for Brenham
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Brenham.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brenham tap water safe to drink?
Use extra caution — Brenham scores 45/100.
How many water systems serve Brenham?
Brenham is served by 2 public water systems in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in Brenham?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Brenham.
What is the water quality score for Brenham?
The water quality score for Brenham is 45 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 2 systems serving the city.
What are the top contaminants in Brenham?
The top contaminants detected in Brenham include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.
Brenham Water Quality Summary
Brenham, TX receives a water quality score of 45/100 (Grade D) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 2 public water systems serving the area.
Brenham's water quality score is below the national average, indicating a history of EPA violations or elevated contaminant levels. Residents are encouraged to check their specific water system report and consider additional filtration.
Brenham's score of 45 is 31 points below the Texas state average of 76, and below the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.
Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology → Read our Texas water quality rankings report →
Key Contaminants
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