Exceeds EPA Limit Chromium-6 EXCEEDS EPA LIMIT

Chromium-6 in River Edge, NJ Drinking Water

Chromium-6 data for River Edge, New Jersey · 13,155 residents · 1 ZIP code

SDWIS federal records include Chromium-6 detections tied to water systems serving River Edge, New Jersey.

800 ppb
Max Level Detected
800 ppb
Average Level
100 ppb (total chromium MCL)
EPA MCL
High
Health Risk
Reverse Osmosis or Strong-Base Anion Exchange
Best Filter Method

Data: EPA SDWIS, CCR Reports, ECHO Last verified: 2026-05-14

Chromium-6 in River Edge Tap Water

Chromium-6 has been detected in River Edge, New Jersey drinking water at a maximum level of 800 ppb8x the EPA MCL.

This analysis covers 13,155 residents across 1 ZIP code in River Edge.

River Edge's overall water quality grade is D (50/100).

Is Chromium-6 in River Edge Water Safe?

Chromium-6 levels in parts of River Edge exceed the EPA MCL of 100 ppb (total chromium MCL). The EPA requires water systems to take corrective action when this limit is exceeded.

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.

Chromium-6 Levels by ZIP Code

ZIP Code Chromium-6 Level EPA Limit Status
07661 800 ppb 100 ppb (total chromium MCL) Exceeds limit

Average chromium-6 level across River Edge: 800 ppb

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 River Edge Water

  1. Reverse osmosis systems are most effective
  2. Strong-base anion exchange can reduce chromium-6
  3. Standard carbon filters are NOT effective for chromium-6
  4. Look for NSF 58 certification

Look for filters certified under NSF 58 for chromium-6 removal.

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