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The entire city of Austin has low water pressure or no running water, according to a map released by Austin Water on Friday morning.
Federal emergency management agency trucks with 1 million gallons of water – or 8 million 16 oz. bottles – are on their way to Austin, according to Travis County Judge Andy Brown. “It should arrive today, and more will arrive from Mississippi, Alabama and Florida in the next few days,” Brown tweeted.
If KUT knows the location of any city or rural water distribution sites, we will let you know here.
- If you need shelter, and not just water, click here for a list of available accommodations. The low temperature Friday night will be around 23 degrees, according to the national weather service forecast.
Many breweries and other private businesses in Austin provide water for free. All you need is a container to fill. Here is a list sorted in Austin. Note: Click on the links for updates, as availability and weekend hours may change.
North / Northwest Austin
4th Tap Brewing Co-op, 10615 Metric Blvd. – 4th Tap offers 5 liters of water per household from Friday to 18:00. The brewery says you should boil the water before drinking.
Dr. Adelbert’s Brewery, 2314 Rutland # 100 – The brewery says it has a limited ability to provide water to those who need it. Bring your own container between twelve o’clock and 18:00
Austin Beerworks, 3001 Industrial Terrace – The brewery fills your container with water from 12-17 Friday and 12-18 Saturday-Sunday.
Celis Brewing, 10001 Metric Blvd. – Offering free water to people from Saturday afternoon
Circle Brewing Company, 2340 W. Braker Lane Ste B – Drinking water available from 12 to 4:30 p.m.
Hopsquad Brewing Co., 2307 Kramer Ln. – Drinking water refills are limited to 5 liters per household
Natural Groceries, 10515 N. Mopac Expy – Natural grocery store locations fill 2 gallons of water per customer. Opening hours 8:30 to 20:05
South / Southeast Austin
(512) Brewing Company, 407 Radam Lane – Fill containers with drinking water from 12:00 to 17:00
Last Stand Brewing, 7601 S. Congress Ave. – Bring your containers to fill tap water. (Will need to be cooked before consumption.)
Pinthouse Brewing, 2201 E. Ben White Blvd. – Limited supply of water. Bring your own container until 20:00
St Elmo Brewing Company, 440 E. St. Elmo Rd. – Drinking water is filled from 12 to 17 hours. Limit of 5 liters per household.
Central Austin / Downtown
Black Star Co-op, 7020 Easy Wind Dr. – Open at noon for water refills.
The Brewtorium Brewery & Kitchen, 6015 Dillard Circle, Suite A – Drinking water is refilled from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Central District Brewing, Red River St. 417 – Drinking water available from 12:00. Brewery says park in tour bus stops to run in and get water.
Natural Groceries, 4615 N. Lamar Blvd. # 304 – Natural grocers’ places fill 2 liters of water per customer. Opening hours 8:30 to 20:05
East Austin
Batch – Craft Beer and Kolaches, 3220 Manor Rd. – Drink water from 12 to 18 hours
Lazarus Brewing Company, 1902 E. 6th St. – Drinking water fills from 09:00 to 22:00
Wes Travis County
Notorious Brewery, 4602 Weletka Dr., Suite 100 – Fill Drinking Water from 12 to 6 p.m.
Outside of Austin?
Click here for places to find water in Williamson County. There is also a Natural Groceries located in Cedar Park at 1335 E. Whitestone Blvd. G – 17.
We are updating this list as we find more places. If you know of one that is not listed here, send an email to [email protected].