• Take a short shower instead of a bath. Install a low-flow showerhead, which restricts the quantity of flow to less than 3 gallons of water per minute. If a shower is unavailable, reduce the level of water in the bathtub.
• Avoid using hot water when cold water will suffice.
• When brushing teeth, turn water off until it is time to rinse.
• When purchasing a new home or remodeling a bathroom, purchase a low-volume flush toilet that uses 3.5 gallons of water or less in contrast to traditional toilets that use double that amount of water.
• Test toilet for leaks by adding a few drops of food coloring to the water in the tank.
• Use a toilet tank displacement device, such as a gallon plastic milk jug filled with stones or water and recapped and placed in the toilet, which will reduce the amount of water needed to flush.
• Always wait until there is a full load to run the dishwasher.
• Keep a container of cold drinking water in the refrigerator instead of running tap water unnecessarily.
• ater lawns and grass in the a.m. hours. Avoid watering in the heat of the day. This will limit water loss due to evaporation.

If you have discolored water, it is because of minerals in the water. If the water is red, it is iron in the water. If the water is black, it is magnesium in the water. It is still safe to drink. DO NOT do any laundry if your water is discolored. If you have washed, DO NOT dry. The heat from the dryer will stain your laundry. If this happens, call the Bridge City, City Hall 409-735-6801 or by e-mail. They have an agent that can be used in laundry that can remove the stains.

Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has assessed our system and determined that our water is safe to drink. To view click below:

The City maintains main lines and service lines to the water meter. Any problems from the water meter to the house are the homeowner's responsibility.

SEWER
If you are experiencing problems, call the Bridge City, City Hall at 409-735-6801or by e-mail. The City maintains the wastewater collection lines and the individual service lines for each residence and business to the property lines. Each house should have a clean out at the property line that defines this division point. From the clean out to the house or business is the responsibility of the property owner.

If you have a back up and water is standing in the clean out at the property line, the problem will be the responsibility of the City. Please contact the City immediately and they will come out. If the clean out is dry, this indicates the problem is between the house and the clean out and is the responsibility of the property owner. The property owner needs to clear the clean out, or call a plumber. DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR CLEAN OUT IS? If not, call the City at 409-735-6801 or by e-mail and they will locate it for you.