CHROMIUM 6
The District has received questions from our customers concerning the mention of Chromium 6 in the water. The following is some information to help answer some of the questions you may have concerning the Chromium in your water.
Filters –
Faucet and countertop filters using activated carbon are not capable of removing or reducing Hexavalent Chromium. Water purification (reverse osmosis), not just simple filtration, will remove Hexavalent Chromium from drinking water. Systems with a NSF/ANSI Standard 58 seal are third-party certified to remove Hexavalent Chromium.
Domestic Well Testing Labs –
The link below is a list of labs available to test have your own domestic well tested for Chromium 6 as well as other contaminants.
http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/gama/domestic_wells_testing.shtml
