Chromium-6 in Chambersburg, PA Drinking Water
Chromium-6 data for Chambersburg, Pennsylvania · 59,934 residents · 2 ZIP codes
Chromium-6 exposure in drinking water is tracked by EPA across the country; households in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania are among those with confirmed detections in the public water record.
Data: EPA SDWIS, CCR Reports, ECHO Last verified: 2026-05-14
Chromium-6 in Chambersburg Tap Water
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania has 2 EPA violations related to chromium-6 in drinking water.
This analysis covers 59,934 residents across 2 ZIP codes in Chambersburg.
Chambersburg's overall water quality grade is C (60/100).
Is Chromium-6 in Chambersburg 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 Chambersburg
| Date | Violation Type | Status | ZIP Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-01 | Chromium-6 (Resolved) | Resolved | 17201 |
| 2023-01-01 | Chromium-6 (Resolved) | Resolved | 17202 |
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 Chambersburg 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.