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Chromium <br /> Page 2 of 2 1 <br /> Additional Considerations <br /> j There are currently no laboratories in California certified to perform analysis for chromium VI in <br /> ,T drinking water. DHS is in the process of certifying these labs. <br /> I <br /> Some published studies and recent sampling of Southern California water systems suggest that <br /> certain plumbing alloys and faucets may Ieach trace levels of chromium into drinking water <br /> supplies. I <br /> G <br /> Water Community Actions <br /> The water community has begun sampling for the presence of chromium VI in drinking water and <br /> reporting results to local and state officials. Once the Department of Health Services places <br /> chromium VI on the Unregulated Contaminant list, all vulnerable water systems will be required to <br /> begin this sampling. <br /> The concern over leaching faucets and fixtures needs to be resolved as soon as possible. The water <br /> community is actively researching and performing sampling to determine if in fact traces of <br /> chromium in drinking water could be the result of leaching plumbing. The water community plans <br /> to work cooperatively with the Department of Health Services in determining if a drinking water <br /> standard for chromium VI is needed, and at what level the standard should be set. <br /> ACWA's Position <br /> ACWA supports the Department of Health Services'process for establishing safe drinking water <br /> regulations. ACWA members are already collecting sampling data on chromium, and will continue <br /> to provide the information needed by DHS. If and when the department determines that a standard <br /> is needed, ACWA and its members will work with DHS to ensure that the adopted rule is. <br /> of public health and based on the best available science. <br /> More information on chromium can be obtained from OEHHA and DHS. j <br /> ACWA Contact: Krista Clark, Regulatory Affairs Specialist, 916.441.4545 Ik <br /> BACK TO CALIFORNIA WATER FACTS <br /> 4 <br /> For more water information, visit our Helpfiil Water Links <br /> FeedBack I ACWA I Headlines ACWA Events I Legislation I Regulatory I ACWA-USA I Research <br /> California Water Facts i Helpful Water Links Classifieds I Benefits I ACWA JPIA I Members Only <br /> ACWA Forum I Search <br /> 2000 Association of California Water Agencies <br /> i <br /> I � - <br /> http://www.acwanet.com/waterfacts/chromium.html 11/22/00 <br />