Multiple zones now cleared for tap water consumption
By Kimberley Jones, 8:42AM, Mon. Feb. 22, 2021
Austin Water alerted customers this morning that the boil water notice has been lifted for customers in the Central Pressure Zone. Water quality testing submitted to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has confirmed that tap water in these areas meets all regulatory standards and is safe for human consumption.
Updated 3:20pm: Austin Water has taken additional areas off boil order: South, North, and Northwest A Pressure Zones.
Use this interactive map to find out if your neighborhood has been given the green light.
Austin Water reports that AW wholesale customers are conducting additional regulatory work in coordination with The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality before lifting boil water notice for their customers. Austin Water wholesale districts in this list include: Night Hawk, Travis County WCID 10, Windermere, Creedmoor-Maha WSC, Morningside, Rivercrest, San Leanna
Marsha WSC, Wells Branch MUD, Northtown MUD, Manor, Rollingwood, and Sunset Valley. Austin Water urges customers in those districts to contact their providers directly for the latest updates.
Read guidance from the city about the boil water notice here.
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