Senators introduce bill to limit Chromium-6
Senators Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein have jointly introduced a bill in the Senate that calls on the EPA to set safe limits within a year for chromium 6 in the nation’s drinking water. The bill, titled:”The Protecting Pregnant Women and Children from Hexavalent Chromium Act of 2011” was written in response to a report from the (EWG) that found Chromium-6 in drinking water in 31 of 35 cities.
Erin Brokovich
The public was first made aware of dangers of Hexavalent Chromium-6 in the movie Erin Brokovich, a true story about how Brokovich fought for justice for a small town where the residents where many residents were dying of cancer caused by Chromium-6.
The EPA currently does not regulate levels of Chromium-6 in drinking water. An article on this blog quotes EPA administrator Lisa P. Jackson who cautions that there may be little the EPA can do because of political opposition from conservative groups.
Whole Home Filtration offers Protection
The most effective way to stop poisons like Chromium-6 from entering the home is with whole home filtration. The Dolphin Whole Home Filtration system protects consumers from over 1000 dangerous chemicals that are found in virtually all US tap water. The Dolphin system is designed to be effective against organic compounds like chlorine, heavy metals, and harmful added chemicals like fluoride.
Independent laboratory testing has proven the American-made Dolphin whole home filtration systems to be highly effective for treating tap water contaminated with chromium-6 and other water-borne contaminants.
Life Ionizers is concerned about Chromium-6 poisoning, and urges you to contact your senator in support of Senate Bill 79.
