City Of Granite Shoals

Burnet County, TX
TX0270049
People Served
6.8K
Water Source
Surface Water
Counties
Burnet County
Data from
2023
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Contaminants Exceeding Limits

The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the last year.

  • CY

    Cyanide

    Cyanide is a highly toxic chemical from industrial processes like mining and electroplating. It enters water through waste discharge and interferes with cellular oxygen use.

    0.220 ppm
    EPA limit 0.200 ppm
  • TR

    Trihalomethanes

    Trihalomethanes are chemical byproducts formed when chlorine used to disinfect water reacts with organic matter. They are common in chlorinated water and may increase cancer risk.

    115.000 ppb
    EPA limit 80.000 ppb

Other Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the last year.

Barium

Avg:0.070 ppm
Limit:2.000 ppm

Carbon Tetrachloride

Avg:1.000 ppb
Limit:5.000 ppb

Copper

Avg:0.049 ppm
Limit:1.300 ppm

Fluoride

Avg:0.200 ppm
Limit:4.000 ppm

Haloacetic Acids

Avg:46.000 ppb
Limit:60.000 ppb

Lead

Avg:1.490 ppb
Limit:15.000 ppb