3 things to know about chromium in Bend water
The Oregonian reports some new information about the hexavalent chromium found in Bend tap water.
Three things to know (in addition to the fact that some experts say we shouldn’t worry about the low levels detected):
- The water sample containing chromium-6 was taken from a tap served by private water utility Avion Water Co. (one of three that serve the city).
- Avion serves 12,000 customers in central Oregon, including roughly 6,000 in Bend city limits and 6,000 in the area north of Redmond and West of La Pine.
- Avion said because the sample was collected at the tap instead of at the source or main waterline, it’s harder to tell where the chromium-6 came from.
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