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Austin Water responded to a wastewater sludge spill that occurred Monday, August 17, near the southwest corner of Decker Lane and FM 969.
The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) has recognized Austin Water staff at the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant for a sixth consecutive year of outstanding regulatory compliance and environmental protection.
Austin Water and City leaders broke ground today on the $1.5 billion expansion of the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Austin Water has been named a winner in the 2026 IDC Smart Cities North America Awards, which recognizes leading practices and innovation in state/provincial and local government projects and initiatives.
AUSTIN – Austin Water crews are responding to a domestic wastewater overflow from a public lift station located within the City of Austin at 13625 Coomer Path in Pflugerville, TX. The overflow was discovered at 9:50 a.m. Monday morning, December 22…
AUSTIN – Austin Water has received a $55 million commitment from the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas for upcoming Capital Improvement Projects. The first wave of funding, totaling $13 million in low interest loans from the Texas Water…
AUSTIN – In the heart of our city, Austin’s oldest water reservoir – at 110 years old − has been replaced with a new, 8-million-gallon reservoir and a new pump station that can provide 50 million gallons per day. The new North Austin Reservoir and…
AUSTIN – Austin Water’s industry leadership in utility regulatory compliance and sustainable water management earns two national awards in 2025. The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) awarded Austin Water the prestigious 2025…
AUSTIN – Austin Water will conduct a training exercise on Wednesday, October 1, from 7 a.m. until noon near the Ullrich Water Treatment Plant on Lake Austin. During this time, emergency response watercraft and personnel will be visible in the area…