Hexavalent Chromium Water Test Kit: Chromium-6 (Certified Lab)
Test for hexavalent chromium (chromium-6), the invisible carcinogen with no enforceable federal limit in drinking water.
Not sure if you need a hexavalent chromium water test kit?Call or text Aidan. Tell him what you are seeing (none. chromium-6 is colorless, odorless, and tasteless.) and he will tell you whether this test is the right next step or if a broader panel or a simpler answer fits better. Free, no obligation.
✓ Digital lab report from the independent testing lab, emailed when complete
✓ Personal results review and equipment recommendation from our team
Collect early in the week so your sample reaches the lab before the weekend. Lab analysis takes about 10 business days once the sample arrives.
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Order Your Kit
We ship the kit to your door with free shipping. It contains everything you need to collect a sample: bottles, vials, instructions, and a prepaid return label.
2
Collect Your Sample
Follow the simple instructions to draw a sample from your tap. About 5 minutes, no technical knowledge required.
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Mail It Back
Drop the prepaid package at a carrier location. It goes to the nearest independent, certified lab in the SimpleLab network so your results stay accurate.
4
Get Results + Expert Review
Your independent lab report arrives by email in about 10 business days. Then Aidan personally reviews your numbers and tells you exactly what they mean and what to do.
What makes step 4 different from every other water test
Other companies hand you a lab report and say good luck. We are a water treatment company that has solved well and city water problems for over 30 years. The testing is done by an independent, third-party certified lab so the data is unbiased. Then we tell you exactly how to fix what the lab found, and we have the equipment and expertise to back it up.
What This Test Measures
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Chromium (VI).
Hexavalent chromium, chromium-6, is the contaminant made famous by the Erin Brockovich case. It comes from industrial processes (plating, manufacturing, certain corrosion control) and can also occur naturally. It is a recognized carcinogen, and it is colorless and tasteless. Notably, there is no enforceable federal drinking-water limit specifically for chromium-6 yet, so it is easy to overlook.
This test measures hexavalent chromium specifically by EPA Method 218.7 at a certified lab, distinct from total chromium. If you live near industry, in an area with known chromium-6 contamination, or you simply want to rule out a known carcinogen, this is how you find out.
Reference: No enforceable federal MCL for chromium-6 specifically. Total chromium MCL: 100 ppb. Some states set far lower Cr VI goals (e.g. California 10 ppb).
What fixes it: Reverse Osmosis (point-of-use)
Reverse osmosis reliably reduces chromium-6 at the drinking-water tap; whole-house options exist for higher levels.
When your independent lab report comes back, it goes to Aidan, one of our owners and a water treatment specialist with over 30 years of hands-on experience. Because the testing is done by a third-party lab, the data is impartial. He reads your numbers, knows what matters for chromium-6 (cr vi), and gives you a clear recommendation for your situation.
You Get a Clear, Specific Recommendation
→ Whether this contaminant needs treatment, and how urgently
→ The exact equipment and size for your home, if any is needed
→ The correct installation order alongside anything else you treat
→ Estimated cost and what maintenance to expect
If Your Water Tests Clean, We Tell You That
We would rather earn your trust by being honest than sell you equipment you do not need. If your result comes back within safe limits, Aidan will tell you exactly that. No upselling, no fear tactics.
"I had my water tested and sent Aidan the results. Within hours he told me exactly what I needed: an iron filter and a neutralizer. After watching his YouTube videos I already trusted him. The recommendation was spot on and the system works perfectly." ★★★★★
Amber G., Verified Buyer
"I did two water tests at home and got inconsistent results. Called Aidan and he walked me through everything. Explained what the numbers meant, which ones mattered, and put together the right package for my house. No pressure, just honest advice." ★★★★★
Jerry S., Verified Buyer
"Water treatment is confusing. There's so much hype out there. I sent my test results to Mid Atlantic Water and Aidan cut through all the noise. Told me exactly what I needed, no more, no less. Been running the system for months now and the water is perfect." ★★★★★
Chuck B., Verified Buyer
Chromium-6 Is Invisible and Federally Unregulated. Test for It.
Hexavalent chromium measured at an independent certified lab by EPA 218.7, plus a personal treatment recommendation from a 30-year water expert.
Hexavalent chromium, chromium-6, is the contaminant from the Erin Brockovich case: an industrial and sometimes naturally occurring carcinogen that is colorless and tasteless. There is no enforceable federal drinking-water limit specifically for it, which means it is routinely overlooked even where it matters.
This test measures hexavalent chromium specifically by EPA Method 218.7 at an independent, NELAC/ELAP-accredited lab, distinct from a general total-chromium number. If you live near industry, in an area with known contamination, or you simply want to rule out a recognized carcinogen, this is the test.
Aidan reviews your chromium-6 level and recommends point-of-use reverse osmosis or whole-house treatment for higher levels. If it is non-detect, you have ruled out a serious risk for good, and he will tell you no treatment is needed.
✔Certified Lab Result
✔Independent Certified Lab
✔Expert Review Included
✔Results in ~10 business days
✔Free Return Shipping
✔Chromium-6 (Cr VI)
Feature
Our System
Others
What You Get
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Certified lab, parts-per-billion
Color strips: a rough guess, not a number
Accuracy
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Parts-per-billion (ICP-MS)
Rough color estimates
Lab Certified
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NELAC/ELAP accredited
No lab involved
Designed For
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Chromium-6 (Cr VI)
Generic, no targeted method
Expert Review
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Included (30-year specialist)
Not available
Treatment Plan
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Personalized equipment recommendation
Generic or none
Return Shipping
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Free overnight (prepaid)
Not included
What You Get
✅ UsCertified lab, parts-per-billion
❌ ThemColor strips: a rough guess, not a number
Accuracy
✅ UsParts-per-billion (ICP-MS)
❌ ThemRough color estimates
Lab Certified
✅ UsNELAC/ELAP accredited
❌ ThemNo lab involved
Designed For
✅ UsChromium-6 (Cr VI)
❌ ThemGeneric, no targeted method
Expert Review
✅ UsIncluded (30-year specialist)
❌ ThemNot available
Treatment Plan
✅ UsPersonalized equipment recommendation
❌ ThemGeneric or none
Return Shipping
✅ UsFree overnight (prepaid)
❌ ThemNot included
✔ Get a Full Report With Every Test
Every test includes a personal review of your results by Aidan, a water treatment specialist with over 30 years of experience. Call, text, or email anytime before, during, or after your test.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Precisely because it is not. The lack of an enforceable federal limit for chromium-6 means it is not routinely reported, even though it is a recognized carcinogen and several states have set their own strict goals. If you live near industry or in an area with known contamination, the absence of regulation is a reason to test, not to assume you are fine.
No. Total chromium includes chromium-3 (an essential nutrient at trace levels) and chromium-6 (the carcinogenic form). This test uses EPA Method 218.7 to measure hexavalent chromium specifically, which is the form of health concern. If you only have a total-chromium number and it is elevated, this test tells you how much of it is the dangerous form.
Reverse osmosis at the point of use is the reliable, accessible method for drinking and cooking water. Specialized whole-house treatment (reduction-filtration or anion exchange) is used for higher levels or whole-home protection. The right approach depends on your measured level, which Aidan reviews with you.
Aidan reviews your chromium-6 level and recommends point-of-use reverse osmosis or, for higher levels, whole-house treatment. If it comes back low or non-detect, you have ruled out a serious contaminant and he will tell you no treatment is needed.
Absolutely. Call or text Aidan at 800-460-5810. He is available 7 days a week. If you are not sure whether you need this test, he can help you figure that out in a few minutes. No sales pitch, just straight answers. You can also email support@midatlanticwater.net.
Hexavalent Chromium Wa...$169.00
The Cost of Guessing Wrong
A focused lab test vs thousands in wrong equipment.
What happens when you skip the test
Without a lab number, you are guessing. We have seen it hundreds of times: a homeowner buys the wrong system, or the wrong size, because staining or smell or scale looked a certain way. Wrong equipment means wasted money, an unsolved problem, and an eventual second purchase.
A focused lab test tells you exactly what is in your water so you buy the right equipment the first time. It is not a cost. It is insurance against a much larger mistake.
The Real Comparison
Guessing (No Test)
$1,000-$3,000
❌Lifespan: Fails in 3-4 years
❌Result: Frequent repairs, poor water quality, leaks
❌Support: None
Wrong or mis-sized equipment
Best Long-Term Value
Test First, Then Buy Right
$169
✅Lifespan: Lasts 15+ years
✅Result: Done right the first time, peace of mind
✅Support: Lifetime USA Support
Right equipment the first time
The test costs a small fraction of a single piece of water treatment equipment. If it keeps you from buying the wrong system even once, it has paid for itself many times over.
What this test gets you
A certified-lab measurement of chromium-6 (cr vi) using EPA 218.7 (ion chromatography, hexavalent chromium specific), plus a personal recommendation from a 30-year water treatment expert. The exact number you need to make the right decision, done right the first time.
The Guarantee: Your sample is analyzed by an independent, NELAC/ELAP-accredited lab using validated methods. If your kit does not arrive, the lab loses your sample, results are delayed beyond 15 business days, or anything else goes wrong in the process, we will send a replacement kit at no charge or issue a full refund. No questions, no hassle.
30+YEARS EXPERIENCE
10,000+HOMES HELPED
5.0★Success Rate
Your test is processed by a third-party certified lab in the SimpleLab network, independently accredited under NELAC/ELAP standards. We never touch the testing. The lab runs validated, EPA-standard methods to produce results you can trust. Then Aidan reviews your numbers and tells you exactly what they mean.
Why DIY Test Strips Can't Compare
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DIY test strips test a handful of parameters with color-changing pads you match against a chart. They cannot detect contaminants at the low levels that matter for health, and they miss critical analytes entirely.
Our test uses the same certified-lab method state and federal drinking-water programs use: EPA 218.7 (ion chromatography, hexavalent chromium specific). The difference between a strip and a certified lab is the difference between guessing and knowing.
How Our Testing Process Works
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Test Your Water
Order the kit, collect your sample, and mail it back. Your water is analyzed by a NELAC/ELAP certified lab using EPA 218.7 (ion chromatography, hexavalent chromium specific).
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Get Expert Analysis
Aidan reviews your results and creates a specific recommendation for your household: what to do, what equipment, what size, and why. No generic advice, no upselling.
Fix It Right the First Time
If you need treatment, we help you select the right system, ship it to your door, and provide free lifetime technical support for installation and maintenance. One company from test to treatment.
I have been solving well and city water problems for over 30 years. Send me your chromium-6 (cr vi) result and I will tell you exactly what you need, or exactly why you do not need anything at all.
