Chromium-6 in Leesburg, GA Drinking Water
Chromium-6 data for Leesburg, Georgia · 25,114 residents · 1 ZIP code
Water quality records for Leesburg, Georgia show Chromium-6 detections on file — a finding that places it among the contaminants worth tracking for this area.
Data: EPA SDWIS, CCR Reports, ECHO Last verified: 2026-05-14
Chromium-6 in Leesburg Tap Water
Leesburg, Georgia has 2 EPA violations related to chromium-6 in drinking water.
This analysis covers 25,114 residents across 1 ZIP code in Leesburg.
Leesburg's overall water quality grade is B (78/100).
Is Chromium-6 in Leesburg 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 Leesburg
| Date | Violation Type | Status | ZIP Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-01 | Chromium-6 (Resolved) | Resolved | 31763 |
| 2025-04-01 | Chromium-6 (Known) | Known | 31763 |
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 Leesburg 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.