EPA Develops New Hexavalent Chromium Analytical Method -- MCL Likely to Follow

EPA has unveiled a new analytical method for measuring hexavalent chromium (CR+6) in drinking water. It's believed that development of this more accurate and less costly Cr+6 method will make it easier for EPA to require water utility companies to monitor for CR+6. In turn, this requirement moves EPA closer to establishing a first-time drinking water standard for Cr+6. >Read More

California Sets Public Health Goal for Hexavalent Chromium

The State of California has set a public health goal (PHG) of 0.02 parts per billion (ppb) for hexavalent chromium (CR6), the first drinking water standard for the metal in the United States. The move by California is prompting calls for EPA to accelerate their pursuit of a national MCL for Cr6.
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