Bellaire Drinking Water Passes Safety Tests

BELLAIRE, TX — Chromium 6 is a nationwide issue, and the chemical is a known carcinogen. Small amounts can cause skin inflammation or burns, complications during childbirth, and stomach cancers. In short, it's a health hazard, and it's present in Texas drinking water.

Bellaire, residents, however, can rest easier following a recent test by the Texas Department of Health Services that found city drinking water complies with federal and state standards.

According to the department, all levels of contaminants in the water, including that of chromium and chromium 6, were within acceptable levels.

The test, conducted on January 23, determined that chromium levels (including chromium 6) in the water were below .01 parts per million. The Environmental Protection Agency and the state of Texas adheres to a maximum limit standard of 10 parts per million for chromium.

For additional information from the EPA about chromium, click here.

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