Austin, TX: 80 Health Violations — 92/100 (2026)
80 ZIP codes · 23 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Public water monitoring in Austin shows a safety record well above the TX median — health-based violations are isolated exceptions rather than recurring patterns, the city's systems have stayed compliant across recent reporting cycles, and no cluster of recurring exceedances appears in any single service area.
How Austin Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Water Quality Map: Austin, TX
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
How ZIP codes in Austin score across all safety grades.
What You Should Know About Austin Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 240 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.004 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,531 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 9.9.
Who Supplies Your Water in Austin
In Austin, TX, residential water supply is distributed across multiple utilities rather than concentrated in one. The 3 leading providers out of 23 tracked systems each control their own infrastructure, file separate EPA compliance reports, and set independent rate schedules.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 80 ZIP codes in Austin, Texas, covering 23 community water systems serving approximately 1,157,348 people.
80 of 80 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 80 health-based violations documented.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Austin: A (92/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Austin water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0040 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 80 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 81 | 80 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 81 | 80 |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 81 | 80 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73301 | A | 3 | 1 | City of Austin Water & Wastewater |
| 73344 | A | 3 | 1 | City of Austin Water & Wastewater |
| 78701 | B | 3 | 1 | City of Austin Water & Wastewater |
| 78702 | A | 3 | 1 | City of Austin Water & Wastewater |
| 78703 | B | 3 | 1 | City of Austin Water & Wastewater |
| 78704 | B | 3 | 1 | City of Austin Water & Wastewater |
| 78705 | A | 3 | 1 | City of Austin Water & Wastewater |
| 78708 | A | 3 | 1 | City of Austin Water & Wastewater |
| 78709 | A | 3 | 1 | City of Austin Water & Wastewater |
| 78710 | A | 3 | 1 | City of Austin Water & Wastewater |
All ZIP Codes in Austin
- 73301 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 73344 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78701 [B] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78702 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78703 [B] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78704 [B] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78705 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78708 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78709 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78710 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78711 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78712 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78713 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78714 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78715 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78716 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78717 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78718 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78719 [B] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78720 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78721 [B] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78722 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78723 [B] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78724 [B] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78725 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78726 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78727 [B] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78728 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78729 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78730 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78731 [B] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78732 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78733 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78734 [B] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78735 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78736 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78737 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78738 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78739 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78741 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78742 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78744 [B] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78745 [B] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78746 [B] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78747 [B] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78748 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78749 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78750 [B] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78751 [B] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78752 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78753 [B] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78754 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78755 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78756 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78757 [B] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78758 [B] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78759 [B] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78760 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78761 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78762 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78763 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78764 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78765 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78766 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78767 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78768 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78769 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78772 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78773 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78774 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78778 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78779 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78780 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78781 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78783 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78785 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78788 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78789 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78798 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
- 78799 [A] — 3 violations ⚠
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.
Health Outcomes in Austin
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Top Contaminants in Austin Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Austin Homeowners
Placing remediation in the context of Austin's property market, the equity share is low — most homeowners here are weighing a financial commitment that fits comfortably within routine property planning, far from the threshold where remediation becomes a material equity decision rather than a standard upkeep consideration.
Remediation costs in Austin are relatively low compared to home values. The $971–$2,369 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 174% above the Texas average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Austin
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Lead risk in Austin appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Flood & Climate Risk in Austin
The NFIP record for Austin is not ambiguous: 3932 claims filed and 63% of ZIP codes in FEMA-designated flood territory add up to a substantial flood exposure profile. For a water quality assessment, that profile matters because flooding doesn't just damage property — it can temporarily compromise the systems that deliver safe drinking water, from overwhelmed treatment plants to infiltrated private wells to backflow events in distribution infrastructure.
Austin has a significant flood history with 3,932 FEMA flood insurance claims on record, averaging $15,191 per claim. With 63% of ZIP codes in FEMA-designated flood zones, flood risk is a major concern for homeowners and water quality.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,531</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
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