Is chromium-6 a problem in Pennsylvania drinking water?

Chromium-6 was detected above the EPA limit of 100 ppb (total chromium MCL) in 9 ZIP codes across Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania water?

No chromium-6 detections were reported in Pennsylvania in current EPA data. Monitoring data is updated periodically.

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Chromium-6 in Pennsylvania Drinking Water — 9 Violat...

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

ZipCheckup tracks Chromium-6 in Pennsylvania drinking water: 0 ZIP codes with detected levels on record. 9 ZIP codes exceed the EPA limit (100 ppb (total chromium MCL)). Chromium-6 carries a high health-risk designation.

ZIPs with Violations

0.4%

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 Pennsylvania

ZipCheckup analyzed EPA enforcement records across 2,184 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania. 9 ZIP codes have chromium-6-related violations on record.

The violation rate for chromium-6 in Pennsylvania is 0.4% of all ZIP codes — lower than 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 Pennsylvania.

Cities with Chromium-6 Data in Pennsylvania

3 cities in Pennsylvania have chromium-6 testing data available.

Chambersburg Fayetteville Montoursville

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

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

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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Chromium-6 in Pennsylvania Drinking Water — 9 Violat...}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/contaminants/chromium-6/pennsylvania/}
}

Data as of July 2026.