Area Water Systems Recommend Water Conservation Efforts Due to Summer Heat

Aug 26, 2026

Health and Safety

Joint announcement from the City of Bryan and City of College Station.

After a relatively mild start to the summer, water use across the Bryan and College Station water systems has increased rapidly due to recent triple-digit temperatures. When water demand approaches a system’s production capacity, it becomes difficult for water towers to maintain adequate levels. At a high level of demand, little room for error exists in the event of a water line break, large fire, equipment malfunction or other unexpected event.

While water-use restrictions are not currently in place in Bryan or College Station, residents are encouraged to take the following steps now to reduce water use and help ensure that an adequate supply remains available for essential needs:

Limit outdoor watering to twice per week.
Avoid watering during the daytime. Water lost to evaporation is significantly higher during the hottest part of the day.
Check sprinkler systems for leaks and make sure sprinklers are watering vegetation rather than sidewalks, driveways, or streets.
Report suspected water leaks:
- Bryan: Contact the Public Works Call Center at 979-209-5900, Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. For after-hours emergencies, call 979-822-3777.
- College Station: Contact Utility Dispatch at 855-528-4278 or use the convenient SeeClickFix app.
Follow weekly irrigation recommendations from Brazos Valley WaterSmart at BVWaterSmart.org. BVWaterSmart recommends irrigating two days per week when rainfall has not occurred.
Turn off your sprinklers when rain occurs. Even a small amount of rainfall may provide enough moisture to delay your next irrigation cycle.

Drought contingency plans and defined irrigation schedules are important tools water utilities use to protect essential water supplies for fire protection and public health. By conserving water now and following recommended irrigation practices, our community can help maintain adequate water supplies and potentially avoid the need for mandatory water-use restrictions.

Thank you for doing your part to conserve water and protect our community’s water supply.