Austin Water delivers drinking water of the highest quality at exceptional value. Your water is tested multiple times a day, every day, as it passes through the treatment process — ensuring that you receive the highest quality drinking water every time you turn on the tap.
Austin Water consistently ranks among the best in the country when it comes to water quality.
Austin Water is among an elite group of water utilities that have earned the prestigious President's Award from the American Water Works Association for exceptional performance of water treatment plant filters.
- Forbes Magazine named Austin "Best Cities for Clean Drinking Water"
- The Active Times named Austin "Cities with the Best and Safest Drinking Water in America"
Each year, Austin Water completes Environmental Protection Agency reporting requirements that describe the overall quality of our water — from its raw collection and storage, to the final treated purity at your tap.
Guidance for Reopening Buildings After Prolonged Shutdown or Reduced Operation
Water can become stagnant in pipes that have been out of use or used infrequently, which can promote the growth of Legionella.
- To ensure the safety of your facility occupants and building water system and devices, refer to these helpful resources from the Center for Disease Control and Austin Public Health.