Water Quality in Austin, TX (78734)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 78734.
Active Health Violations
5 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 81% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
22,145
Population
25
Water Systems
23
Violations (5yr)
5
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (25)
City Of Austin Water & Wastewater
1 health-basedCity Of Pflugerville
3 health-basedTravis County Wcid 17
All resolvedLakeway Mud
Cypress Ranch Wcid 1
Loop 360 Wsc
All resolvedApache Shores System
The Coves Wsc
Travis County Wcid 19
Travis County Mud 10
Bastrop County Mud 1
Deerhaven Wcid
All resolvedVillage Of Bee Caves
Countryside Mobile Home Estates Mhp
Captains Club The
Thunderbird Terrace Mhp
Eagle Ridge On Lake Travis #1
Lake Travis Community Library District
All resolvedGranite Shoals Campground
Alpenhof Steak Haus
Alpenhof Restaurant
Lake Travis Day School
Soggy Dollar Camp
1 health-basedBobbitt Trailer Park
The Waterdrop Transportation
All resolvedContaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Austin (78734) has more violations than 81% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 23.
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
One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.
Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids
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.