City of Austin Water & Wastewater
EPA ID: TX2270001 · 1,115,323 people served · 92 ZIP codes
With 1 unresolved EPA violation, City of Austin Water & Wastewater is currently out of full compliance — approximately 1,115,323 people in its service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 94 (2022) to 118 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Austin Water & Wastewater Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade A
Service Area Demographics
The City of Austin Water & Wastewater serves a community with a median household income of $102,052 and an estimated 1,670,110 residents across its service area.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Austin Water & Wastewater's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
About 1% of homes in Austin County, Texas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How City of Austin Water & Wastewater compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Fecal Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 418 detections recorded. 94 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Texas
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
City of Austin Water & Wastewater (EPA ID: TX2270001) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,115,323 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 92 ZIP codes across 12 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: A (91/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 1 | Yes |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73301 | 0.00397 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 73344 | 0.00397 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 78701 | 0.00397 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 78702 | 0.00397 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 78703 | 0.00397 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 78704 | 0.00397 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 78705 | 0.00397 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 78708 | 0.00397 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 78709 | 0.00397 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 78710 | 0.00397 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 78711 | 0.00397 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 78712 | 0.00397 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 78713 | 0.00397 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 78714 | 0.00397 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 78715 | 0.00397 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 78716 | 0.00397 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 78717 | 0.00397 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 78718 | 0.00397 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 78719 | 0.00397 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 78720 | 0.00397 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 53 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 39 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
This system serves 92 ZIP codes:
73301 · 73344 · 78610 · 78612 · 78613 78617 · 78620 · 78621 · 78651 · 78652 78653 · 78660 · 78664 · 78681 · 78701 78702 · 78703 · 78704 · 78705 · 78708 78709 · 78710 · 78711 · 78712 · 78713 78714 · 78715 · 78716 · 78717 · 78718 78719 · 78720 · 78721 · 78722 · 78723 78724 · 78725 · 78726 · 78727 · 78728 78729 · 78730 · 78731 · 78732 · 78733 78734 · 78735 · 78736 · 78737 · 78738 78739 · 78741 · 78742 · 78744 · 78745 78746 · 78747 · 78748 · 78749 · 78750 78751 · 78752 · 78753 · 78754 · 78755 78756 · 78757 · 78758 · 78759 · 78760 78761 · 78762 · 78763 · 78764 · 78765 78766 · 78767 · 78768 · 78769 · 78772 78773 · 78774 · 78778 · 78779 · 78780 78781 · 78783 · 78785 · 78788 · 78789 78798 · 78799
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Austin Water & Wastewater (TX2270001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Austin Water & Wastewater water safe to drink?
City of Austin Water & Wastewater has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does City of Austin Water & Wastewater serve?
City of Austin Water & Wastewater serves approximately 1,115,323 people across 92 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does City of Austin Water & Wastewater get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.
- #15 / 100 Highest Exposure Burden (U.S.)
- #3 / 50 Highest Exposure Burden (Texas)
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
Test your water
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Check your specific ZIP code
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Contact your utility
City of Austin Water & Wastewater (EPA ID: TX2270001) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.