Chromium (hexavalent)
Springfield Utility Board
Chromium (hexavalent) is a carcinogen that commonly contaminates American drinking water. Chromium (hexavalent) in drinking water may be due to industrial pollution or natural occurrences in mineral deposits and groundwater. Read more about chromium (hexavalent).
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
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2013 | 0.141 ppb | 24 | 23 | ND - 0.360 ppb |
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
EWG Health Guideline 0.02 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 0.02 ppb for chromium (hexavalent) was defined by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment as a public health goal, the level of a drinking water contaminant that does not pose a significant health risk. This health guideline protects against cancer.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2013-03-18 | 3C19030-04A | 0.0820 ppb |
2013-03-18 | 3C19030-02A | 0.0620 ppb |
2013-03-18 | 3C19030-03A | 0.110 ppb |
2013-03-18 | 3C19030-01A | 0.120 ppb |
2013-06-26 | 3F27042-02A | 0.270 ppb |
2013-06-26 | 3F27042-06A | ND |
2013-06-26 | 3F27042-07A | 0.0600 ppb |
2013-06-26 | 3F27042-04A | 0.250 ppb |
2013-06-26 | 3F27042-03A | 0.160 ppb |
2013-06-26 | 3F27042-01A | 0.270 ppb |
2013-07-15 | 3G16001-03A | 0.130 ppb |
2013-07-15 | 3G16001-01A | 0.130 ppb |
2013-09-24 | 3I25044-07A | 0.0990 ppb |
2013-09-24 | 3I25044-11A | 0.0570 ppb |
2013-09-24 | 3I25044-03A | 0.0500 ppb |
2013-09-24 | 3I25044-01A | 0.0340 ppb |
2013-09-24 | 3I25044-09A | 0.0730 ppb |
2013-09-24 | 3I25044-05A | 0.0660 ppb |
2013-12-17 | 3L19023-11A | 0.110 ppb |
2013-12-17 | 3L19023-07A | 0.290 ppb |
2013-12-17 | 3L19023-03A | 0.190 ppb |
2013-12-17 | 3L19023-01A | 0.0410 ppb |
2013-12-17 | 3L19023-09A | 0.360 ppb |
2013-12-17 | 3L19023-05A | 0.360 ppb |