| Chromium | |
|---|---|
| Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) | 0.1 mg/L |
| Potential Health Effects (from ingestion of water) |
Liver, kidney, circulatory disorders |
| Potential Source of Contaminant | Natural deposits, mining, electroplating, pigments |
| Applicable NSF/ANSI Standard(s) | Standard 53 Standard 58 Standard 62 |
| Water Treatment Technologies Certified by NSF for Reduction of this Contaminant | Distillation Filtration Reverse Osmosis |
| Special Notes | Chromium can be present in water in two forms: hexavalent (chromium 6) and trivalent (chromium 3). |
| Additional Information | ToxFAQs™ for Chromium (Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry) |
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
