Seasonal and Multi-Year Chromium-6 Variation in Edmond PWA - Arcadia Water
EPA UCMR3 sampling conducted from January to October 2015 found chromium-6 detected in all 88 samples tested.
Detected chromium-6 levels ranged from above 0.03 µg/L to a highest measured value of 50.9 µg/L during this single monitoring period.
Median chromium-6 concentration among detections was 4.265 µg/L, representing a typical central range but not a limit or violation.
Sampling covered surface water sources serving approximately 79,408 residents, indicating a wide-area snapshot rather than single-home conditions.
Household Symptoms Potentially Linked to Chromium-6 Presence
Chromium-6 is a dissolved metal form not associated with taste, color, or odor changes in water detectable at the tap.
Visible staining, unusual tastes or smells in water are not reliable indicators of chromium-6 levels.
Failed water treatment equipment may lead to uncovered contaminants, but symptoms specific to chromium-6 require chemical testing, not only sensory detection.
Consulting a certified laboratory for a water sample is essential to confirm chromium-6 presence in your household water.
Differences at the Tap After Using the Fleck Chromium-6 Filter
The Fleck Chromium-6 Filter ships ready to configure and is designed to reduce chromium-6 concentrations in household water.
Post-treatment water should have lower chromium-6 detection levels, contributing to chemical reduction though effects on aesthetic properties may not be noticeable.
Testing treated water through a certified lab can verify the filter’s effectiveness in your specific household supply.
The system works on established water treatment principles suitable for residential use, helping households regain control after previous equipment failure.
Information to Record Before Seeking Further Treatment Advice
Note the water system name: Edmond PWA - Arcadia (OK1020723), serving your Oklahoma County area.
Document dates of any water quality sampling you have and any test results from certified laboratories.
Record any known equipment issues or changes prior to water quality concerns.
Identify symptoms or water conditions noticed, even if unrelated to chromium-6 specifically, for a full context discussion.
Understanding Certified Laboratory Testing for Chromium-6
Certified labs test household water samples for chromium-6 concentration using precise detection thresholds.
Results show chromium-6 in micrograms per liter (µg/L or ppb), with any above 0.03 µg/L being detectable but not necessarily problematic.
No federal maximum contaminant level (MCL) exists for chromium-6; total chromium MCL is 100 µg/L, and detections below this are not violations.
Laboratory reports help determine if treatment systems like the Fleck Chromium-6 Filter are needed or effective.
Sample Size and Data Interpretation for Edmond PWA - Arcadia Water
The chromium-6 data comes from 88 samples taken from the public water system's surface water source over several months in 2015.
This sample size covers a broad population of over 79,000 people and offers a reliable regional indication but cannot specify individual household water conditions.
Smaller or less frequent sampling may miss variations; extensive monitoring better captures overall occurrence trends.
Understanding this scope is key before attributing any water quality issue specifically to chromium-6 detected in your home.
The EPA’s public water system record for Edmond PWA - Arcadia reflects chromium-6 detections from 2013 to 2015 in surface water serving Oklahoma County residents. This broad data does not specify individual household water quality, which should be confirmed with certified laboratory testing. For government details, see the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) public records.
Where this information comes from
Source: EPA SDWIS public water system record. Sampled 2015-10-06. These figures describe the public water system's record, not the plumbing inside any individual building.
On record: EPA UCMR3 monitoring (2013-2015) for Edmond PWA - Arcadia (OK1020723), OK: 175 results across 2 listed contaminants, 175 detections above the reporting level; no federal MCL for hexavalent chromium; total chromium MCL 100 ug/L
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