What are EPA action levels?
EPA action levels are triggers for evaluation of system water treatment process and are not violations of state or federal regulations.

The action level for lead is 15 parts per billion. A part per billion is comparable to 1 penny in 10 million dollars. For more information please call 512-393-8009.

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1. Is there lead in the water?
2. Is the water safe to drink?
3. What are EPA action levels?
4. Does the City have a history of lead contamination in the water?
5. What is the City doing about these readings?
6. Where does lead contamination come from?
7. How can I tell if I have lead in my home water?
8. What can I do to reduce lead from my home’s drinking water?
9. What do I do if I believe City water is affecting my health?
10. Does this have anything to do with the Total Trihalomethanes letter I received this summer?
11. Where can I find more information?