Water Quality in Austin, TX (78612)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 78612.

Past Health-Based Violations

5 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 5 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 67% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

19,799

Population

7

Water Systems

10

Violations (5yr)

5

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (7)

City Of Austin Water & Wastewater

1 health-based
Surface water 1,115,323 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Aqua Wsc

All resolved
Groundwater 86,325 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.39 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

City Of Pflugerville

3 health-based
Surface water 63,464 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Colorado River Ranchettes

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Bastrop County Wcid 3

Purchased groundwater 120 people served
0 violations

Country Crossroads Mhp

1 health-based
Groundwater 78 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Water Valley Water Supply Corporation

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
3 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.39 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

How Does This Compare?

Austin (78612) has more violations than 67% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 10.

Fewer violations 67th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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