Austin Water reports lower Q2 use, ranks 3rd in JD Power conservation awareness
Aug 19, 2026
Austin Water told the Water and Wastewater Commission its Q2 2026 gallons‑per‑capita fell to 117 GPCD and that a JD Power survey ranked the utility third of 92 utilities for conservation awareness; staff said lower use reflected above‑average rainfall, moderate temperatures and customer conservation.
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Austin Water presented its Q2 2026 Water Management Strategy Implementation highlights, telling commissioners that quarterly per‑person water use dropped to 117 gallons per capita per day (GPCD).
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