Exceeds EPA Limit Chromium-6 EXCEEDS EPA LIMIT

Chromium-6 in Titus, AL Drinking Water

Chromium-6 data for Titus, Alabama · 39,798 residents · 1 ZIP code

SDWIS federal records include Chromium-6 detections tied to water systems serving Titus, Alabama.

590 ppb
Max Level Detected
590 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 Titus Tap Water

Chromium-6 has been detected in Titus, Alabama drinking water at a maximum level of 590 ppb5.9x the EPA MCL.

This analysis covers 39,798 residents across 1 ZIP code in Titus.

Titus's overall water quality grade is C (63/100).

Is Chromium-6 in Titus Water Safe?

Chromium-6 levels in parts of Titus 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
36080 590 ppb 100 ppb (total chromium MCL) Exceeds limit

Average chromium-6 level across Titus: 590 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 Titus 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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