Chromium-6 in Albany, GA Drinking Water
Chromium-6 data for Albany, Georgia · 90,353 residents · 9 ZIP codes
Across the water systems that serve Albany, Georgia, Chromium-6 has appeared in EPA compliance samples — standard municipal treatment targets this contaminant, though detections in the compliance record indicate it has reached household taps at measurable levels.
Data: EPA SDWIS, CCR Reports, ECHO Last verified: 2026-06-04
Chromium-6 in Albany Tap Water
Albany, Georgia has 9 EPA violations related to chromium-6 in drinking water.
This analysis covers 90,353 residents across 9 ZIP codes in Albany.
Albany's overall water quality grade is A (90/100).
Is Chromium-6 in Albany Water Safe?
If you live in an affected ZIP code, consider installing a reverse osmosis or strong-base anion exchange filter certified under NSF 58 and testing your water independently.
EPA Violations for Chromium-6 in Albany
| Date | Violation Type | Status | ZIP Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | Chromium-6 (Known) | Known | 31701 |
| 2025-10-01 | Chromium-6 (Known) | Known | 31707 |
| 2025-10-01 | Chromium-6 (Known) | Known | 31721 |
| 2025-07-01 | Chromium-6 (Resolved) | Resolved | 31701 |
| 2025-07-01 | Chromium-6 (Resolved) | Resolved | 31707 |
| 2025-07-01 | Chromium-6 (Resolved) | Resolved | 31721 |
| 2025-04-01 | Chromium-6 (Known) | Known | 31701 |
| 2025-04-01 | Chromium-6 (Known) | Known | 31707 |
| 2025-04-01 | Chromium-6 (Known) | Known | 31721 |
Health Effects of Chromium-6
- Stomach and intestinal cancer (likely carcinogen via ingestion)
- Known carcinogen when inhaled
- Liver and kidney damage
- Reproductive and developmental harm
Health risk severity: High. Governed by the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations.
How Chromium-6 Gets Into Drinking Water
- Industrial discharge from steel and pulp mills
- Natural erosion of chromium deposits
- Coal ash disposal sites
- Cooling tower discharge
What to Do About Chromium-6 in Albany Water
- Reverse osmosis systems are most effective
- Strong-base anion exchange can reduce chromium-6
- Standard carbon filters are NOT effective for chromium-6
- Look for NSF 58 certification
Look for filters certified under NSF 58 for chromium-6 removal.