Is chromium-6 a problem in Colorado drinking water?

Chromium-6 was detected above the EPA limit of 100 ppb (total chromium MCL) in 13 ZIP codes across Colorado. Check the table above for specific areas. Consider Reverse Osmosis or Strong-Base Anion Exchange if your ZIP is affected.

How widespread is chromium-6 in Colorado water?

No chromium-6 detections were reported in Colorado in the exported EPA records.

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Chromium-6 in Colorado Drinking Water — 13 Violations

EPA data analysis for chromium-6 in Colorado drinking water systems

ZipCheckup tracks Chromium-6 in Colorado drinking water: 0 ZIP codes with detected levels on record. 13 ZIP codes exceed the EPA limit (100 ppb (total chromium MCL)). Chromium-6 carries a high health-risk designation.

ZIPs with Violations

4.2%

Violation Rate

100 ppb (total chromium MCL)

EPA Limit

High

Health Risk

Reverse Osmosis or Strong-Base Anion Exchange

Best Filter Method

Chromium-6 Contamination in Colorado

ZipCheckup analyzed EPA enforcement records across 307 ZIP codes in Colorado. 13 ZIP codes have chromium-6-related violations on record.

The violation rate for chromium-6 in Colorado is 4.2% of all ZIP codes — roughly in line with the national average.

EPA Standard for Chromium-6

The EPA maximum contaminant level (MCL) for chromium-6 is 100 ppb (total chromium MCL), governed by the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations. Water systems that exceed this limit must take corrective action and notify consumers.

Health Effects of Chromium-6

How to Remove Chromium-6 From Drinking Water

The most effective treatment for chromium-6 removal is Reverse Osmosis or Strong-Base Anion Exchange. Look for filters certified under NSF 58 standards.

Check Your ZIP Code

Use the ZipCheckup water quality search to see chromium-6 data for your specific water system in Colorado.

Colorado Water Quality Overview: See statewide water quality rankings on the Colorado water quality page.

Learn more about Chromium-6: Read the full guide on Chromium-6 in drinking water.

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APA

ZipCheckup. (2026). Chromium-6 in Colorado Drinking Water — 13 Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/contaminants/chromium-6/colorado/

BibTeX

@misc{zipcheckup-contaminants-chromium-6-colorado,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Chromium-6 in Colorado Drinking Water — 13 Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/contaminants/chromium-6/colorado/}
}

Page version: August 2026.