Travis County Wcid 17
EPA ID: TX2270027 · 45,165 people served · 81 ZIP codes
Federal data shows 1 unresolved violation at Travis County Wcid 17 — roughly 45,165 residents in the 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 80 (2022) to 93 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Travis County Wcid 17 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Travis County Wcid 17 serves a community with a median household income of $102,052 and an estimated 1,169,328 residents across its service area.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Travis County Wcid 17'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 Travis County Wcid 17 compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
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. 342 detections recorded. 75 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
Travis County Wcid 17 (EPA ID: TX2270027) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 45,165 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 81 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: B (84/100)
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 |
| 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 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:
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 7 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 74 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 81 ZIP codes:
73301 · 73344 · 78669 · 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 Travis County Wcid 17 (TX2270027) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Travis County Wcid 17 water safe to drink?
Travis County Wcid 17 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 Travis County Wcid 17 serve?
Travis County Wcid 17 serves approximately 45,165 people across 81 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does Travis County Wcid 17 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:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
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.
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
Travis County Wcid 17 (EPA ID: TX2270027) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.