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EPA: We know of Chromium-6 contamination in Burbank, Glendale drinking water
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is investigating hexavalent chromium (chromium-6) contamination within the San Fernando groundwater basin, affecting Burbank and Glendale. The EPA plans to install 30 wells to track the spread of the cancer-causing chemical, for which an acceptable level in drinking water is 0.02 parts per billion. While contamination is known in the groundwater, residents are reassured that routine testing ensures it is not currently in the drinking water supply.
- Location
- Burbank, Glendale, San Fernando Valley
- Country
- 🇺🇸 USA
- Start
- Unknown
- End
- Ongoing
- Event type
- Chemical contamination, Limit exceeded
- Status
- Active
- Region
- San Fernando Valley
- Last updated
Timeline
- · Alert first recorded
- · Record last updated
What to do now
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