Austin Water recently released its 2024 Water Quality Report as required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The report, known as a consumer confidence report, offers annual information regarding the drinking water quality in Austin.
The report highlights a significant accomplishment: a multi-year inspection found that Austin's public water system contains no lead pipes. This achievement is the result of a long-term effort to identify and eliminate lead infrastructure within the system.
Additionally, the report notes minimal, if any, detectable levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the city's drinking water. The detected PFAS levels are below the upcoming regulatory limits set by the EPA, and thus, no additional treatment measures are necessary at this time.
The document also details the path water takes from the Lower Colorado River through Lake Travis and Lake Austin to Austin Water's treatment plants before reaching homes and businesses. It describes the safety measures implemented, including hourly water sampling, testing at various system points, and preventive maintenance of infrastructure. According to the report, Austin's tap water complies with or surpasses standards from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the EPA.
Further details on Austin Water's quality control measures and comprehensive water quality information are available in the 2024 Water Quality Report or online at www.AustinWater.org.