{"product_id":"hexavalent-chromium-water-test-kit","title":"Hexavalent Chromium Water Test Kit: Chromium-6 (Certified Lab)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-seo\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHexavalent Chromium Water Test Kit: Chromium-6 (Certified Lab)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHexavalent Chromium Water Test Kit analyzed by an independent, third-party certified lab in the SimpleLab network, with a personal results review from a water treatment expert with 30+ years of experience. Order the kit, collect a sample, mail it back with the prepaid label, and get certified results in about 10 business days. Then a real expert tells you what your numbers mean and exactly what to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Test for This\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHexavalent 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho This Test Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou live near manufacturing, plating, or industrial sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour area has known or suspected chromium-6 contamination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want to rule out a recognized carcinogen the federal rules miss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA total-chromium result came back elevated and you need the Cr VI split\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the Lab Measures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis test reports 1 parameter(s) for chromium-6 (cr vi) using EPA 218.7 (ion chromatography, hexavalent chromium specific), at a NELAC\/ELAP-accredited laboratory. 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIndependent, Third-Party Lab Testing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not test your water ourselves, and that is the point. Your sample is sent to one of over 200 NELAC\/ELAP-accredited laboratories across the United States, the same independent labs used by state health departments. The result is impartial, then we help you act on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Fixes It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf treatment is needed, the typical solution is \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pure-75-reverse-osmosis\"\u003eReverse Osmosis (point-of-use)\u003c\/a\u003e. Reverse osmosis reliably reduces chromium-6 at the drinking-water tap; whole-house options exist for higher levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Happens After Your Results\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is what separates us from every other water test. After your independent lab results come back, Aidan (one of our owners, 30+ years in water treatment) personally reviews your numbers and tells you whether you need treatment, exactly what equipment and size, the correct installation order, and what maintenance to expect. If your water is within safe limits, he will tell you that too. No sales pitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Guides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/faqs\/reverse-osmosis-for-well-water\"\u003eReverse Osmosis for Well Water\u003c\/a\u003e - How RO reduces dissolved metals like chromium-6.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/faqs\/carbon-filter-vs-reverse-osmosis\"\u003eCarbon Filter vs Reverse Osmosis\u003c\/a\u003e - Why this contaminant needs RO, not carbon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/city-water-treatment-guide\"\u003eCity Water Treatment Guide\u003c\/a\u003e - Industrial contaminants and municipal water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/how-to-read-well-water-test-results\"\u003eHow to Read Well Water Test Results\u003c\/a\u003e - Interpreting chromium and metals numbers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/well-water-vs-city-water\"\u003eWell Water vs City Water\u003c\/a\u003e - How contamination risk differs by source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping. Questions? Call or text Aidan at \u003ca href=\"tel:8004605810\"\u003e800-460-5810\u003c\/a\u003e, 7 days a week.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mid Atlantic Water","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54181211865372,"sku":null,"price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9523\/4605\/files\/3rd-party_80021745-7bfb-4a89-a2f2-582fecd6181b.png?v=1780691102","url":"https:\/\/midatlanticwater.net\/products\/hexavalent-chromium-water-test-kit","provider":"Mid Atlantic Water","version":"1.0","type":"link"}