Travis Heights Reclaimed Water
Starting Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, crews will fully close roads in different parts of the area near Alameda Drive and Fairmount Avenue. The contractor estimates that there will be closures in this area for the next five weeks. As with all construction, unanticipated obstacles can impact this timeline.
If a full road closure affects your block, you can still reach your driveway, but expect delays getting in and out. Park on a nearby street that stays open so you can come and go from the neighborhood quickly. Emergency vehicles will have access to all closed areas at all times.
Thank you for your patience during this critical installation.
The Travis Heights Reclaimed Water Main project will add 4,500 linear feet to Austin Water's reclaimed water system. Reclaimed water, also called recycled water, is water collected from drains in homes and businesses, treated to a high standard at our facilities and distributed through our Purple Pipe system for non-drinking uses like irrigation, toilet flushing and evaporative cooling.
The new lines will run along Fairmount Avenue, Monroe Street, and Alameda and East Side Drives, completing a central ring that connects Austin Water's north and south reclaimed water systems.
Timeline
The project started in early 2026 and will take 21 months to complete.
Communications
Public Meeting Presentation (PDF)
Contacts
Josh Oeffinger, Project Manager
Austin Capital Delivery Services
512-974-7115
josh.oeffinger@austintexas.gov
Oscar Arredondo, Construction Inspector
Austin Capital Delivery Services
Office: 512-974-8755
Cell: 512-696-9627
oscar.arredondo@austintexas.gov
Cynthia Miller, J.D.
Austin Water Public Information Office
512-972-0268
cynthia.miller@austintexas.gov
Connecting to Reclaimed Water
If you're interested in a reclaimed water connection, let us know and we can provide more information. After paying for a meter, we’ll arrange with our contractor to install a service line and meter box. The cost of a connection can be substantially reduced if it is completed during construction of the main.