Austin Water’s Strategic Plan

The Austin Water Strategic Plan is a roadmap shaped by the voices, ideas, and experiences from our employees, customers, partners, and community members.  

As Austin continues to grow and change, our mission remains the same: "To provide water for people and care for the environment.” This plan strengthens that mission and charts a clear path toward the future, one defined by reliability, stewardship, innovation, and the collective commitment of every team across Austin Water. 
 

Austin Water Strategic Plan cover page

Austin Water’s Mission, Vision and Motto

  • Mission:  Austin Water works every day to provide water for people and care for the environment. 
  • Vision:  Building Austin’s water future, together. 
  • Motto:  Working Today. Preparing for Tomorrow. 

The Strategic Plan builds on our mission with five interconnected goals that will shape how we grow, serve and innovate: 

  • Thriving Team: Create a people-first culture.
  • Service Excellence: Deliver high-quality and sustainable water, wastewater and environmental services for our customers.
  • Proactive Infrastructure: Invest in and maintain dependable infrastructure and systems.
  • Community Trust: Foster public confidence, preparedness, and partnership.
  • Next Level: Drive innovation to improve effectiveness and responsibly manage risks.

This plan is more than a document; it’s a shared commitment. It captures who Austin Water is today and sets direction for who we will become.