Water Quality in AUSTIN, TX (78714)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 78714.

1,414

Total Violations

347

Health-Based

1,067

Monitoring / Reporting

1,338

Resolved

What does this mean?

1,338 of 1,414 violations have been resolved. 347 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 1,067 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 186 Population served: 167,259

Violations Detail (1414 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 28, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ASep 12, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ASep 12, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ASep 12, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ASep 3, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ASep 3, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(80)

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 28Active

Public Notice

75

Sep 12Active

Public Notice

75

Sep 12Active

Public Notice

75

Sep 12Active

Public Notice

75

Sep 3Active

Public Notice

75

Sep 3Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 24Active

Public Notice

75

Aug 20Active

Public Notice

75

Aug 19Active

Public Notice

75

Aug 19Active

Public Notice

75

Aug 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jul 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jul 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jul 26Active

TTHM

02

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

57

Jun 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

57

Jun 30Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 24Active

Public Notice

75

Jun 24Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

44

May 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

44

May 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

44

May 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

44

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

44

Apr 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

44

Apr 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

44

Apr 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

44

Apr 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 30Active

Public Notice

75

Apr 30Active

Public Notice

75

Apr 28Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 28Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 26Active

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Mar 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Mar 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Mar 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Mar 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Mar 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

02

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

02

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

02

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 20Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 9Active

Public Notice

75

Feb 21Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 21Resolved

2024(236)

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

43

Dec 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

43

Dec 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

43

Dec 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Dec 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Dec 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

53

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

53

Dec 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Dec 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Dec 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Dec 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Dec 31Resolved

TTHM

02

Dec 31Resolved

TTHM

02

Dec 31Resolved

TTHM

02

Dec 31Resolved

TTHM

02

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 29Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 29Resolved

Public Notice

75

Nov 16Resolved

Public Notice

75

Nov 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Sep 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Sep 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Sep 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Sep 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Sep 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Sep 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Sep 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Sep 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Sep 30Resolved

TTHM

02

Sep 30Resolved

TTHM

02

Sep 30Resolved

TTHM

02

Sep 30Resolved

TTHM

02

Sep 30Resolved

TTHM

02

Sep 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 28Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 28Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 28Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 2Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 2Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 2Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 2Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 2Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 2Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 2Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 2Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 2Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 2Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jul 31Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jul 31Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jul 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jul 4Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jul 4Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jul 4Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jul 4Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jul 4Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jul 4Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Jul 1Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Jul 1Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Jul 1Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Jul 1Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Jul 1Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Jul 1Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Jul 1Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Jul 1Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

02

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

02

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

02

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

02

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

02

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrite

03

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrite

03

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrite

03

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

03

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

03

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

03

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 26Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 26Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 18Active

TTHM

35

Jun 17Resolved

TTHM

35

Jun 17Resolved

TTHM

35

Jun 17Resolved

TTHM

35

Jun 17Resolved

TTHM

35

Jun 10Resolved

TTHM

35

Jun 10Resolved

TTHM

35

Jun 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 6Active

Public Notice

75

Jun 4Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 4Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

May 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

May 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

May 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 23Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 23Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 14Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 14Resolved

TTHM

02

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

02

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

02

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

02

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

02

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

02

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

02

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

02

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

02

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

02

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

02

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

02

Mar 31Resolved

Toluene

03

Mar 31Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

03

Mar 31Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

03

Mar 31Resolved

Xylenes, Total

03

Mar 31Resolved

Xylenes, Total

03

Mar 31Resolved

Xylenes, Total

03

Mar 31Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

03

Mar 31Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Trichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Trichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Trichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Toluene

03

Mar 31Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Toluene

03

Mar 31Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

03

Mar 31Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

03

Mar 31Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

03

Mar 31Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

03

Mar 31Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

03

Mar 31Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

03

Mar 31Resolved

Ethylbenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Ethylbenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Ethylbenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Styrene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Styrene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Styrene

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Vinyl chloride

03

Mar 31Resolved

Benzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

03

Mar 31Resolved

Benzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Vinyl chloride

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

Vinyl chloride

03

Mar 31Resolved

Benzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

03

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrite

03

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrite

03

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrite

03

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 21Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 21Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 21Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 21Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 21Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 21Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 21Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 21Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 21Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 21Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 21Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 21Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 21Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 21Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 21Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 21Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 21Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 17Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 17Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 25Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 25Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 23Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 23Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 16Active

Public Notice

75

Feb 15Active

Public Notice

75

Feb 15Active

Public Notice

75

Feb 12Active

Public Notice

75

Jan 26Active

Public Notice

75

Jan 26Active

Public Notice

75

Jan 14Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 14Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 14Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 14Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 4Active

How Does This Compare?

AUSTIN (78714) has 1,414 recorded violations, including 347 health-based. 76 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

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

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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