City of Austin Water & Wastewater (TX) Water Quality

City of Austin Water & Wastewater is a large public water system in EPA region 6 that provides tap water for the 78610, 78617, 78653, 78681, 78702 - 78705, 78717, 78721 - 78732, 78736, 78737, 78741, 78742, 78745 - 78754, 78757 - 78759 zip codes. It has 11 facilities where the water supply was tested for 85 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 26.71 µg/L. There were 1 contamintants found in the City of Austin Water & Wastewater water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (8)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (8)

1,3-butadiene (8)

1,4-dioxane (8)

1-butanol (12)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (12)

17-alpha-ethynylestradiol (8)

17-beta-estradiol (8)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (12)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (12)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (12)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (12)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (12)

2-methoxyethanol (12)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (12)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (12)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (12)

4-androstene-3,17-dione (8)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (12)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (12)

anatoxin-a (24)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (8)

bromomethane (8)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (12)

chlorate (16)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (8)

chloromethane (8)

chlorpyrifos (12)

chromium (16)

chromium-6 (16)

cobalt (16)

cylindrospermopsin (24)

dimethipin (12)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (12)

equilin (8)

estriol (8)

estrone (8)

ethoprop (12)

Germanium (12)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (24)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (24)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (24)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (12)

lithium (12)

Manganese (12)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (12)

molinate (12)

molybdenum (16)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (12)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (12)

nitrobenzene (9)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (12)

o-toluidine (12)

oxyfluorfen (12)

perchlorate (11)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (12)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (12)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (12)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (20)

perfluorobutanoic acid (12)

perfluorodecanoic acid (12)

perfluorododecanoic acid (12)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (12)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (20)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (20)

perfluorohexanoic acid (12)

perfluorononanoic acid (20)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (20)

perfluorooctanoic acid (20)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (12)

perfluoropentanoic acid (12)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (12)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (12)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (12)

profenofos (12)

quinoline (12)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (12)

strontium (16)

tebuconazole (12)

terbacil (12)

testosterone (8)

total microcystins (24)

Total Permethrin (12)

tribufos (12)

vanadium (16)

Sampling Facilities

Davis WTP
Surface Water (SW)

TP15093EP Sample TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Ullrich WTP
Surface Water (SW)

TP15095EP Sample TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Handcox WTP
Surface Water (SW)

TP410790EP Sample TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Ullrich WTP
Surface Water (SW)

Sample TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Davis WTP
Surface Water (SW)

Sample TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Water Treatment Plant 4
Surface Water (SW)

Sample tapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Surface Water (SW)

10100 CassandraDistribution System (DS)
6329 Thomas SpringsDistribution System (DS)
3913 BalconesDistribution System (DS)
9106 Yucca MountainDistribution System (DS)
2815 AllisonDistribution System (DS)
901 Great BrittanDistribution System (DS)

Distribution System
Surface Water (SW)

10100 Cassandra DriveMaximum Residence Time (MR)
6329 Thomas SpringsMaximum Residence Time (MR)

GREEN WTP
Surface Water (SW)

GREEN_WTPEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

ULLRICH WTP
Surface Water (SW)

ULLRICH_WTPEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

DAVIS WTP
Surface Water (SW)

DAVIS_WTPEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is City of Austin Water & Wastewater tap water safe to drink?

When was City of Austin Water & Wastewater last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on July 30th, 2024.