City of Austin Water & Wastewater (TX) Water Quality

City of Austin Water & Wastewater is a large public water system in EPA region 06 that provides tap water for the 78610, 78613, 78652, 78653, 78681, 78702 - 78705, 78717, 78721 - 78732, 78736 - 78739, 78742, 78745 - 78754, 78757 - 78759 zip codes. It has 4 facilities where the water supply was tested for 23 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

Contaminants

1-butanol

1-butanol is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 2 µg/L and a reference level of 700 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Austin Water & Wastewater showed levels of 1-butanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 1-butanol.

Sample Tap
Ullrich WTP
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<2.0 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample Tap
Davis WTP
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<2.0 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample tap
Water Treatment Plant 4
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<2.0 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

2-methoxyethanol

2-methoxyethanol is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 0.4 µg/L and a reference level of 21 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Austin Water & Wastewater showed levels of 2-methoxyethanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-methoxyethanol.

Sample Tap
Ullrich WTP
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample Tap
Davis WTP
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample tap
Water Treatment Plant 4
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 0.5 µg/L and a reference level of 35 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Austin Water & Wastewater showed levels of 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol).

Sample Tap
Ullrich WTP
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.5 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample Tap
Davis WTP
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.5 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample tap
Water Treatment Plant 4
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.5 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Dibromoacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Monochloroacetic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0.5 µg/L and a reference level of 60 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Austin Water & Wastewater showed levels of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) that were below unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 17.21 µg/L. Learn more about HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids).

17.21µg/L
10100 Cassandra
Distribution System
10/30/2019
68 months ago
14.178 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
6329 Thomas Springs
Distribution System
10/30/2019
68 months ago
16.83 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
3913 Balcones
Distribution System
10/30/2019
68 months ago
17.21 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
9106 Yucca Mountain
Distribution System
10/30/2019
68 months ago
12.89 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
2815 Allison
Distribution System
10/30/2019
68 months ago
13.8 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
901 Great Brittan
Distribution System
10/30/2019
68 months ago
14.856 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Bromochloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloroacetic Acid, Dibromoacetic Acid, Dibromochloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Tribromoacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0 µg/L and is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids).

10100 Cassandra
Distribution System
10/30/2019
68 months ago
14.758 µg/L
6329 Thomas Springs
Distribution System
10/30/2019
68 months ago
12.8 µg/L
3913 Balcones
Distribution System
10/30/2019
68 months ago
10.94 µg/L
9106 Yucca Mountain
Distribution System
10/30/2019
68 months ago
9.22 µg/L
2815 Allison
Distribution System
10/30/2019
68 months ago
12.16 µg/L
901 Great Brittan
Distribution System
10/30/2019
68 months ago
13.026 µg/L

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Bromochloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloroacetic Acid, Chlorodibromoacetic Acid, Dibromoacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Monochloroacetic Acid, Tribromoacetic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0 µg/L and is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids).

10100 Cassandra
Distribution System
10/30/2019
68 months ago
25.418 µg/L
6329 Thomas Springs
Distribution System
10/30/2019
68 months ago
28.04 µg/L
3913 Balcones
Distribution System
10/30/2019
68 months ago
26.65 µg/L
9106 Yucca Mountain
Distribution System
10/30/2019
68 months ago
20.9 µg/L
2815 Allison
Distribution System
10/30/2019
68 months ago
24.56 µg/L
901 Great Brittan
Distribution System
10/30/2019
68 months ago
25.886 µg/L

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.006 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Austin Water & Wastewater showed levels of alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane.

Sample Tap
Ullrich WTP
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.01 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample Tap
Davis WTP
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.01 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample tap
Water Treatment Plant 4
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.01 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

anatoxin-a

anatoxin-a is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about anatoxin-a.

Sample Tap
Ullrich WTP
7/19/2019
71 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample Tap
Davis WTP
7/19/2019
71 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample tap
Water Treatment Plant 4
7/19/2019
71 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Butylated Hydroxyanisole

Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about Butylated Hydroxyanisole.

Sample Tap
Ullrich WTP
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample Tap
Davis WTP
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample tap
Water Treatment Plant 4
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

chlorpyrifos

chlorpyrifos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 2 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Austin Water & Wastewater showed levels of chlorpyrifos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about chlorpyrifos.

Sample Tap
Ullrich WTP
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample Tap
Davis WTP
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample tap
Water Treatment Plant 4
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

cylindrospermopsin

cylindrospermopsin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.7 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Austin Water & Wastewater showed levels of cylindrospermopsin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about cylindrospermopsin.

Sample Tap
Ullrich WTP
7/19/2019
71 months ago
<0.09 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample Tap
Davis WTP
7/19/2019
71 months ago
<0.09 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample tap
Water Treatment Plant 4
7/19/2019
71 months ago
<0.09 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

dimethipin

dimethipin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 140 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Austin Water & Wastewater showed levels of dimethipin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about dimethipin.

Sample Tap
Ullrich WTP
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample Tap
Davis WTP
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample tap
Water Treatment Plant 4
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

ethoprop

ethoprop is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 1.14 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Austin Water & Wastewater showed levels of ethoprop that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about ethoprop.

Sample Tap
Ullrich WTP
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample Tap
Davis WTP
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample tap
Water Treatment Plant 4
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Germanium

Germanium is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about Germanium.

Sample Tap
Ullrich WTP
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample Tap
Davis WTP
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample tap
Water Treatment Plant 4
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Manganese

Manganese is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 300 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Austin Water & Wastewater showed levels of Manganese that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Manganese.

Sample Tap
Ullrich WTP
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample Tap
Davis WTP
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample tap
Water Treatment Plant 4
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

o-toluidine

o-toluidine is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about o-toluidine.

Sample Tap
Ullrich WTP
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.007 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample Tap
Davis WTP
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.007 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample tap
Water Treatment Plant 4
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.007 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

oxyfluorfen

oxyfluorfen is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 200 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Austin Water & Wastewater showed levels of oxyfluorfen that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about oxyfluorfen.

Sample Tap
Ullrich WTP
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.05 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample Tap
Davis WTP
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.05 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample tap
Water Treatment Plant 4
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.05 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

profenofos

profenofos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Austin Water & Wastewater showed levels of profenofos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about profenofos.

Sample Tap
Ullrich WTP
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample Tap
Davis WTP
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample tap
Water Treatment Plant 4
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

quinoline

quinoline is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.01 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Austin Water & Wastewater showed levels of quinoline that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about quinoline.

Sample Tap
Ullrich WTP
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.02 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample Tap
Davis WTP
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.02 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample tap
Water Treatment Plant 4
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.02 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

tebuconazole

tebuconazole is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 190 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Austin Water & Wastewater showed levels of tebuconazole that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tebuconazole.

Sample Tap
Ullrich WTP
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample Tap
Davis WTP
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample tap
Water Treatment Plant 4
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Total Microcystin

Total Microcystin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Austin Water & Wastewater showed levels of Total Microcystin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Microcystin.

Sample Tap
Ullrich WTP
7/19/2019
71 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample Tap
Davis WTP
7/19/2019
71 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample tap
Water Treatment Plant 4
7/19/2019
71 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Total Permethrin

Total Permethrin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 3.344 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Austin Water & Wastewater showed levels of Total Permethrin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Permethrin.

Sample Tap
Ullrich WTP
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.04 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample Tap
Davis WTP
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.04 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample tap
Water Treatment Plant 4
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.04 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

tribufos

tribufos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.6 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Austin Water & Wastewater showed levels of tribufos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tribufos.

Sample Tap
Ullrich WTP
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample Tap
Davis WTP
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample tap
Water Treatment Plant 4
10/30/2019
68 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Sampling Facilities

Facility NameWater Type/Source
Ullrich WTPSurface Water (SW)
Davis WTPSurface Water (SW)
Water Treatment Plant 4Surface Water (SW)
Distribution SystemSurface Water (SW)

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 between July 19th, 2019 and October 30th, 2019.