Are Microplastics In Your Water?

At American Water, we help homeowners in Austin and Victoria, TX take control of their water quality — and lately, one concern we’re hearing more about is microplastics in drinking water.

These tiny plastic particles, often invisible to the naked eye, are being found in everything from tap water to bottled water, and even the water you use to cook, bathe or make coffee.

For local families, microplastics represent an emerging water quality issue that standard municipal treatment systems aren’t fully equipped to handle. If you’re unsure what’s in your water, you’re not alone — and we’re here to help.

What Are Microplastics?

Why Should Austin & Victoria Homeowners Be Concerned?

Microplastics have been found in tap water, bottled water and even well water throughout Texas. In Austin, rapid development, heavy traffic and frequent construction contribute to runoff that can carry microplastics into the water supply. In Victoria, many homes rely on well systems or smaller municipal sources that may not offer comprehensive filtration.

What’s worse, research shows that bottled water often contains even higher levels of microplastics than tap water. So, switching to bottled water isn’t always a safer option.

Though the long-term health impacts are still being studied, some potential concerns include:

• Exposure to chemicals like BPA and phthalates
• Endocrine disruption
• Digestive or respiratory irritation
• Risks for children and pets, whose smaller bodies may be more affected

Signs Microplastics May Be In Your Home’s Water

While microplastics themselves are often too small to see, here are some warning signs that your water quality may be affected:

• A plastic or chemical-like taste in drinking water
• Residue buildup in appliances like kettles and coffee makers
• Odors when heating or boiling water
• Pets avoiding water from the tap or showing signs of sensitivity
• Worsening skin dryness or irritation after showering

If you’re noticing any of these signs in your Austin or Victoria home, it may be time to take a closer look at your water.

The Best Solution: Water Filtration That Removes Microplastics

The most reliable way to reduce or remove microplastics is by installing a high-quality home water filtration system. At American Water, we’re proud to be your local authorized Kinetico dealer, offering systems that are engineered for maximum contaminant reduction — without electricity and with low maintenance.

Kinetico filtration systems use multi-stage filtration and ultrafiltration membranes that can significantly reduce microplastics, along with other common contaminants like chlorine, sediment and heavy metals. They’re ideal for homes on both city and well water.

Whether you live in downtown Austin or just outside of Victoria, we’ll help you find a filtration solution that’s perfectly matched to your water supply.

Get A Free Water Test Today

Wondering what’s really in your water? Let’s find out together. At American Water, we offer free water testing to help homeowners in Austin, Victoria and nearby areas take control of their water quality — no guesswork required.

We’ll come to your home, test your water and walk you through the results. If microplastics or other contaminants are present, we’ll recommend a customized Kinetico system to give you safer, cleaner water for your whole family.

Contact us today to schedule your free test and take the first step toward better water.