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Austin Water Utility regulates all liquid waste transportation in the city limits to protect public health, safety, and water quality. Liquid waste can include sewage, water treatment sludge, grit, and grease waste. Proper liquid waste disposal protects the wastewater collection system and reduces sanitary sewer overflows caused by waste buildup.
Liquid waste transport oversight ensures that the public knows which transporters meet quality standards and where waste is located at all times. This includes:
Any person who produces liquid waste is required to have it removed or transported by a liquid waste hauler permitted by Austin Water Utility.

Austin Water Utility is owned and operated by the City of Austin, Texas.