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Recent Burton public water testing reveals elevated lead levels
Recent municipal testing in the City of Burton, conducted between June 1 and Sept. 30, revealed elevated lead levels above federal standards. The 90th percentile concentration reached 0.027 mg/L, surpassing the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L, with one sample testing elevated on a resident’s side of the meter. The city was required to issue a townwide public education notice and is addressing ongoing corrective steps.
- Location
- Burton, Texas
- Country
- 🇺🇸 USA
- Start
- Unknown
- End
- Ongoing
- Event type
- Chemical contamination, Limit exceeded
- Status
- Active
- Region
- Texas
- Last updated
Timeline
- · Alert first recorded
- · Record last updated
What to do now
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