TapScore Hexavalent Chromium Water Test

Discover the recommended solution for targeted testing for hexavalent chromium in your drinking water with our Tap Score water test package. The package contains all necessary materials to properly collect and submit a sample for certified laboratory testing for hexavalent chromium, an unstable form of elemental chromium in the +6 oxidation state. Also known as chromium-6 or CrVI, this and trivalent chromium (CrIII) together constitute what is commonly referred to as "total chromium". CrVI and CrIII are unique in that they can interchange between their respective states, not just in water, but also within the human body, subject to environmental conditions. Despite trivalent chromium being recognized as an essential nutrient by health professionals, hexavalent chromium, unfortunately, is a potent human carcinogen. This dangerous chemical was thrust into public consciousness by the real-life whistleblowing efforts of Erin Brockovich. Chromium is found in natural deposits and several industrial processes, including electroplating and pigment factories. Its entry points into groundwater include erosion, mining waste, and industrial waste. Whilst hexavalent chromium is widely recognised as a cancer-causing agent, no specific Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) has been federally or state-mandated. The national standard for drinking water stands at 100 parts per billion (PPB) for "total chromium". However, the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment advocates a public health goal (PHG) of 0.02 PPB for hexavalent chromium in drinking water. Our Tap Score water test package's reported results will include a detailed, quantified analysis of hexavalent chromium, compliant with EPA 218.6 standards or equivalent. This test is especially recommended if you have previously confirmed total chromium results or if you are situated in an area with known chromium concerns or nearby industrial contamination. Safeguard the health of yourself and your loved ones by ensuring your drinking water is hexavalent chromium-free.