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Data from EPA Water Quality Reports. For official information, contact your water utility or health department.
Analysis of chromium contamination levels across South Dakota cities
Complete list of cities where chromium has been detected, sorted by level
No chromium detections have been reported in South Dakota cities.
Chromium-6 (hexavalent chromium) is a known human carcinogen when inhaled. When ingested through drinking water, chromium-6 has been shown to cause cancer in laboratory animals. Health effects include damage to the liver, kidney, and gastrointestinal and immune systems. California has proposed a specific MCL of 10 ppb for chromium-6, much lower than the federal total chromium standard.
Discharge from steel and pulp mills; erosion of natural deposits; industrial pollution
Based on our analysis of EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) data and local water utility reports,chromium has been detected in 0 South Dakota water systems.
The EPA MCL for total chromium is 0.1 mg/L (100 ppb). The EPA MCL for chromium is 0.1 mg/L. This limit is set to protect public health based on available scientific evidence about the contaminant's health effects.
0 South Dakota cities have chromium detected in their water supply. All tested cities are within EPA safety limits.
Potential carcinogen, liver and kidney damage, gastrointestinal effects. The most vulnerable groups include children and people with kidney disease.
The most effective methods for removing chromium include Reverse Osmosis, Strong Base Anion Exchange. Look for filters certified by NSF/ANSI for chromium reduction.
The EPA Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for chromium is 0.1 mg/L.The EPA MCL for total chromium is 0.1 mg/L (100 ppb).
Recommended filtration methods for chromium removal:
Removes both chromium-3 and chromium-6
Best for chromium-6
pH dependent