Wickson Creek SUD Water Company

All water sources, whether tap or bottled, originate from rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over land surfaces or through soil, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive materials, while also potentially collecting substances from animal presence or human activity.

Both tap and bottled water may reasonably contain at least minimal amounts of certain contaminants. The presence of these substances doesn't necessarily indicate a health risk. For more detailed information about contaminants and potential health effects, contact the EPA's Safe Municipal Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791.

Common source water contaminants include:

• Microbial contaminants (viruses and bacteria) from sewage treatment facilities, septic systems, agricultural operations, and wildlife
• Inorganic contaminants (salts and metals) that occur naturally or result from urban runoff, industrial/domestic wastewater discharges, oil/gas production, mining, or farming
• Pesticides and herbicides from various sources including agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential usage
• Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic compounds, which are byproducts of industrial processes, petroleum production, gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems
• Radioactive contaminants that occur naturally or result from oil/gas production and mining activities

To ensure safe municipal water, the EPA establishes regulations limiting contaminant levels in public water systems. FDA regulations set similar limits for bottled water to provide equivalent public health protection. Some water quality issues may affect taste, odor, or color without necessarily posing health concerns. For information about these aesthetic aspects, contact your water system's office.

Certain populations may be more vulnerable to specific microbial contaminants like Cryptosporidium. Infants, elderly individuals, and those with compromised immune systems (such as cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, organ transplant recipients, individuals on steroid treatments, and people with HIV/AIDS) should seek advice from healthcare providers regarding water consumption.

Elevated lead levels can cause serious health problems, particularly for pregnant women and young children. Lead in water primarily comes from materials in service lines and home plumbing components. While Wickson Creek SUD provides high-quality municipal water, we cannot control the materials used in plumbing fixtures. If your water has been sitting for several hours, minimize lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for consumption. For lead testing information, contact the Safe Municipal Water Hotline or visit http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

1. Where does Wickson Creek SUD water come from?
   Wickson Creek SUD supplies groundwater to Brazos County, Texas.
2. Does Wickson Creek SUD test its tap water?
   Yes. Like every public water system, Wickson Creek SUD must test its water under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and publish an annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report). Ask the utility for the latest report or look for it on its website.
3. How do I contact Wickson Creek SUD?
   Call 979-589-3030 or visit 8770 Highway 21 East, Bryan, TX 77808, or use the contact options on the utility’s website.
4. Does Wickson Creek SUD water contain lead?
   Water usually leaves the treatment plant without lead. Lead can enter tap water from older service lines, solder and brass fixtures inside homes, especially when water sits in the pipes. Run the tap before drinking if water has been sitting, and ask the utility about lead testing and service line records.
5. Is Wickson Creek SUD water hard?
   Hardness depends on the source and changes over time. The annual water quality report lists hardness, or you can test it at home. If it is above about 7 grains per gallon, a water softener sized to your measured hardness will stop scale and spotting.