Water Quality in Austin, TX (78711)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 78711.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 12 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are14 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 73% of US ZIP codes.

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

12

Water Systems

14

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (12)

Thc San Jacinto Monument Shs

All resolved
Groundwater 900 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

San Felipe Austin State Historic Museum

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Tdcj Montford Unit

Purchased groundwater 0
0 violations

Tyc Mcfadden Ranch

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Tdcj Id Boyd Unit 1

Purchased groundwater 0
0 violations

Thc Fort Mckavett Shs

Groundwater under influence of surface water 0
0 violations

Tdcj Moore C

Purchased surface water 0
0 violations

Yfz Land Water System

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Tjjd Parrie Haynes Youth Ranch

All resolved
Groundwater 0
10 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 12 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Tdcj Cole

Purchased surface water 0
0 violations

Thc Fort Griffin State Park And Historic

Purchased surface water 0
0 violations

Thc Fort Lancaster Shp

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

11 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Approaching limit
12 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2023

How Does This Compare?

Austin (78711) has more violations than 73% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 14, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 73th percentile More violations

Water Filter Recommendations

No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.

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