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Austin Water is an enormous utility that manages thousands of miles of water and wastewater lines spanning 500-plus square miles, three water treatment plants, two wastewater treatment plants, 30-plus thousand acres of wildlands, ongoing conservation initiatives, expansive education programs and more than 1,000 employees.
06/17/2026
Join our conservation experts for another waterwise webinar to learn how to keep your yard looking fresh without running up your water bill during the hot summer months! Plus, learn all about rebates from Austin Water. 💵🌞
Register online at https://bit.ly/waterwise-webinar-june-2026
A shiny new saw made room for a shiny new vault door so our crews can take care of business 💪
We've got a lot going on around here! ✨
06/03/2026
Happy Pride Month from Austin Water!
Everyone deserves to feel welcome, safe, and respected in the spaces we share. This month, we’re celebrating the diversity that makes our community stronger.
We’re glad you’re here, and proud to serve all of Austin. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️❤️
05/15/2026
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, May 26 to get some practical tips for rainwater harvesting, saving water, and creating a beautiful home landscape you'll love! 🏡
Waterwise Home: Cistern and Landscaping Workshop With drought conditions lingering, it’s the perfect time to make every drop count! Discover how rainwater collection and creek-friendly gardening can support our local ecosystem, strengthen our community, and even save you money.
😍✨HER✨😍 She's 550 horsepower of pure drilling power and she's headed to Austin!
This Tunnel Boring Machine will be drilling 30-50 feet underground for over 1.5 miles so we can replace an older, smaller water line with a newer, larger one near McNeil Drive.
To learn more about the McNeil Drive Transmission Main project, visit https://www.austintexas.gov/water/projects/mcneil-water-transmission-main
04/27/2026
🌿 Austin Water is Hiring! Environmental Compliance Specialist Senior 🌿
Austin Water’s Utility Development Services is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist Senior to support onsite sewage facility (OSSF) compliance. In this role, you will:
• Conduct OSSF inspections
• Issue notices of violation
• Participate in hearings and trials as an expert witness for non‑compliance cases
If you’re passionate about environmental protection and regulatory work, we encourage you to learn more about this opportunity.
👉 Details & licensing requirements:
https://austintexas.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/COA_Careers/job/Permitting-and-Development-Center-PDC/Environmental-Compliance-Specialist-Senior--OSSF----Austin-Water_JR103338
04/22/2026
Join the team!
🌟 Now Hiring: Temporary Pretreatment Compliance Specialist – Austin Water! 🌟
Are you passionate about protecting our water systems and ensuring our city stays compliant and safe? Austin Water is looking for a Temporary Pretreatment Compliance Specialist to join our team!
In this role, you'll:
• Review project plans and conduct field inspections
• Ensure compliance for general, categorical, and Significant Industrial Users
• Issue permits, initiate enforcement actions, and support customers throughout the compliance process
💡 Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in a related scientific field AND at least four (4) years of relevant experience.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today: https://austintexas.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/COA_Careers/job/Permitting-and-Development-Center-PDC/Temporary---Pretreatment-Compliance-Specialist--Austin-Water-_JR102940
04/21/2026
Join our conservation experts to learn all about our Waterwise rebate programs! You'll learn how to apply for a rebate and start a Waterwise Landscape or Rainscape.
Waterwise Rebate Webinar
April 23, 2026
⏰NEW TIME: 7 pm
Register online at https://bit.ly/41OqLwL
04/15/2026
We broke ground today on our expansion of the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant! 🎊 Key upgrades and modernizations will improve our treatment processes and protect the health of the Colorado River downstream of Austin.
🔗Check out the full details at https://www.austintexas.gov/water/news/austin-water-and-city-leaders-break-ground-expansion-walnut-creek-wastewater-treatment