Texas Waterways Unsafe for Swimming | Austin News

Texas waterways are in trouble—new data reveals over half of 367 tested spots had unsafe fecal bacteria levels, putting swimmers at risk. The contamination stems from sewage overflows, leaky pipes, and stormwater runoff, including a massive raw sewage spill in Austin last year. From aging city systems to failing septic tanks and even pet waste, the problem is widespread. Officials urge investment in infrastructure, stricter inspections, and simple actions like cleaning up after pets to protect Texas’s rivers and lakes this summer. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/46883ec4009b105d