Water Quality in AUSTIN, TX (78739)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 78739.
103
Total Violations
0
Health-Based
103
Monitoring / Reporting
101
Resolved
What does this mean?
101 of 103 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 103 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.
Violations Detail (103 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Simazine | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| BHC-GAMMA | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| BHC-GAMMA | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
Violation Timeline
2025(2)
Lead and Copper Rule
51
Lead and Copper Rule
51
2024(101)
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Simazine
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
03
BHC-GAMMA
03
BHC-GAMMA
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
Trichloroethylene
03
Trichloroethylene
03
Atrazine
03
Atrazine
03
Xylenes, Total
03
Xylenes, Total
03
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
03
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
03
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE
03
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE
03
Dinoseb
03
Dinoseb
03
Carbofuran
03
Carbofuran
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
Vinyl chloride
03
Vinyl chloride
03
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
03
Toluene
03
Heptachlor epoxide
03
Heptachlor epoxide
03
Benzo(a)pyrene
03
Benzo(a)pyrene
03
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
03
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
03
HEXACHLOROBENZENE
03
HEXACHLOROBENZENE
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
Benzene
03
Benzene
03
Endrin
03
Endrin
03
Methoxychlor
03
Methoxychlor
03
Toxaphene
03
Toxaphene
03
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
03
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
03
LASSO
03
LASSO
03
Heptachlor
03
Heptachlor
03
Pentachlorophenol
03
Pentachlorophenol
03
Chlordane
03
Chlordane
03
Dalapon
03
Dalapon
03
Picloram
03
Picloram
03
2,4-D
03
2,4-D
03
2,4,5-TP
03
2,4,5-TP
03
Aldicarb sulfoxide
03
Aldicarb sulfoxide
03
Aldicarb sulfone
03
Aldicarb sulfone
03
Aldicarb
03
Aldicarb
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
Ethylbenzene
03
Ethylbenzene
03
Styrene
03
Styrene
03
OXAMYL
03
OXAMYL
03
Simazine
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
Toluene
03
How Does This Compare?
AUSTIN (78739) has 103 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. 2 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
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.