Water Quality in Austin, TX (78701)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 78701.
Active Health Violations
13 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 82% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
11,824
Population
55
Water Systems
36
Violations (5yr)
13
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (55)
City Of Austin Water & Wastewater
1 health-basedCity Of Pflugerville
3 health-basedSonterra Mud
All resolvedNorthtown Mud
All resolvedWilliamson County Wsid 3
Travis County Mud 4
Cottonwood Creek Mud 1
All resolvedLazy Nine Mud 1b
1 health-basedWilliamson County Mud 11
Williamson County Mud 10
Wilbarger Creek Mud 1
Hays County Wcid 2
Travis County Mud 14
Travis County Mud 2
Paloma Lake Mud 1
Lakeside Wcid 2-C
Hays County Wcid 1
Lakeside Mud 3
Vista Oaks Mud
Lakeside Wcid 2d
2 health-basedKelly Lane Wcid 1
Paloma Lake Mud 2
The Colony Mud 1a
All resolvedLakeside Wcid 1
Travis County Mud 13
Travis County Mud 12
Travis County Mud 11
Lakeside Wcid 2-B
Lakeside Wcid 2-A
Kelly Lane Wcid 2
Travis County Wcid 20
Txdot Ih 40 Rest Area East
The Colony Mud 1b
Lakeside Mud 5
The Colony Mud 1e
All resolvedTravis County Mud 8
Albert Ice House & Dance Hall
The Colony Mud 1d
The Colony Mud 1c
West Bastrop Village Mud
All resolvedMiralomas Mud
4 health-basedRiverside Rvp
T.D.H. & P.T.-Lamarque Maint.
Central Texas Vipassana Association
Elgin Municipal Utility District 2
Cow Creek Lakeside Lodge Ws
Camp Glen Garrie
Lazy Nine Mud 1a
1 health-basedTxdot Victoria County Sra Sb
Txdot Orange County Sra Eb
Paseo Del Este Mud 11
Txdot Sutton County Sra Eb
Wilbarger Creek Mud 2
1 health-basedTxdot Navarro County Sra
Txdot Orange County Sra Wb
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Austin (78701) has more violations than 82% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 36.
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
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
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.