Facilities Tours
Austin Water offers guided tours of our working water and wastewater treatment facilities for water industry professionals, college or graduate level students, and City staff. These tours offer a view into our daily treatment processes and are appropriate for participants ages 18 and up.
2025-2026 Tour Schedule
Tour Site |
Date |
Time |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beryl L. Handcox Water Treatment Plant | 10/1/2025 | 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. | 6800 North FM 620 Austin, TX 78726 |
| South Austin Regional (SAR) Wastewater Treatment Plant | 11/5/2025 | 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. | 1017 Fallwell Ln., Del Valle, TX 78617 |
| Albert H. Ullrich Water Treatment Plant | 12/3/2025 | 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. | 1000 Forest View Dr., Austin, TX 78746 |
| Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant | 1/7/2026 | 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. | 7113 FM 969 Austin, TX 78724 |
| Albert R. Davis Water Treatment Plant | 2/4/2026 | 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. | 3500 W 35th St. Austin, TX 78703 |
| Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant | 3/4/2026 | 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. | 2210 S. FM 973 Austin,TX 78725 |
| Beryl L. Handcox Water Treatment Plant | 4/1/2026 | 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. | 6800 North FM 620 Austin, TX 78726 |
| South Austin Regional (SAR) Wastewater Treatment Plant | 5/6/2026 | 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. | 1017 Fallwell Ln., Del Valle, TX 78617 |
| Albert H. Ullrich Water Treatment Plant | 6/3/2026 | 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. | 1000 Forest View Dr., Austin, TX 78746 |
| Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant | 7/1/2026 | 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. | 7113 FM 969 Austin, TX 78724 |
| Albert R. Davis Water Treatment Plant | 8/5/2026 | 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. | 3500 W 35th St. Austin, TX 78703 |
| Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant | 9/2/2026 | 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. | 2210 S. FM 973 Austin,TX 78725 |
| Beryl L. Handcox Water Treatment Plant | 10/7/2026 | 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. | 6800 North FM 620 Austin, TX 78726 |
| South Austin Regional (SAR) Wastewater Treatment Plant | 11/4/2026 | 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. | 1017 Fallwell Ln., Del Valle, TX 78617 |
| Albert H. Ullrich Water Treatment Plant | 12/2/2026 | 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. | 1000 Forest View Dr., Austin, TX 78746 |
If you're interested in attending one of the above tours, please fill out the inquiry form below:
[FORM GOES HERE, FORMSTACK OR SIMILAR]
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much time in advance should I schedule the tour?
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Please register for a plant tour at least one week in advance.
- How do I know what days/times you have available?
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Plant Tours are offered on the first Wednesday of each month from 9:00 – 10:30 am. Groups must register beforehand.
- When will I get the confirmation for the tour I requested?
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Once the registration form is complete you are confirmed for your tour, You will receive an email that will include your group tour date & time, parking instructions, safety guidelines and a plant tour terms and conditions form to be turned in before visiting our plant [add link to form?]. You will receive this email 5-7 business days after registering.
- Where do I park and/or where do we meet for the tour?
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After you register you will receive and email that will include where to meet your Guide and who you should call in case you are lost or going to be a few minutes late. This email will include all the logistics for your visit. [to what level is something like this done currently?]
- How many people can be included on the tour?
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Plant tours consist of no more than 25 individuals. Tour group may consist of mixed parties (students, City staff, external industry leaders, etc.).
- Is there a fee for group tours?
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Signing up for a group tour is free but registration is required!
- What if we want students to hear from a specific department or need accommodations?
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Any questions or special requests, please reach out to Blank, Some Position Title at First.Last@austintexas.gov