Complete Health Indicator Report of Chromium(VI) in Outdoor Air
Definition
Mean of modeled annual average chromium(VI) concentration for census tracts in a county using 2017 NATA dataNumerator
Modeled mean chromium(VI) concentration in nanograms per cubic meterDenominator
N/AWhy Is This Important?
Chromium is a naturally occurring element found in rocks and soil. It can exist in several different forms. The metal form, chromium(0), is used for making steel. Chromium(VI) and chromium(III) are used for chrome plating, dyes and pigments, leather tanning, and wood preserving. Chromium(III) is an essential nutrient that helps the body use sugar, protein, and fat. Breathing high levels of chromium(VI) can cause irritation and ulceration in the lining of the nose, and difficulty in breathing. Skin contact with chromium(VI) compounds can cause skin ulcers and allergic skin reactions. Chromium(VI) compounds are known human carcinogens. In workers, inhalation of chromium(VI) has been shown to cause lung cancer.How Are We Doing?
None of the New Jersey counties exceed the health benchmark of 0.083 nanograms of chromium(VI) per cubic meter of air.What Is Being Done?
Industrial facilities that emit this chemical must obtain permits from the NJDEP Air Program and are also subject to state and federal air pollution control technology requirements.Available Services
To view select air quality data collected at outdoor monitors across the United States go to: [http://www.epa.gov/airdata] New Jersey County Risk Ratio tables can be found at the following URL: [http://www.state.nj.us/dep/airmon/airtoxics/nataest.htm#rrtab]Related Indicators
Related Relevant Population Characteristics Indicators:
Data Tables
Chromium (VI) Concentrations in Outdoor Air, by New Jersey County, 2017 NATA
County | Mean Concentration (nanograms/m3) | |||||
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Record Count: 22 | ||||||
Atlantic | 0.02 | |||||
Bergen | 0.02 | |||||
Burlington | 0.03 | |||||
Camden | 0.03 | |||||
Cape May | 0.01 | |||||
Cumberland | 0.03 | |||||
Essex | 0.02 | |||||
Gloucester | 0.03 | |||||
Hudson | 0.03 | |||||
Hunterdon | 0.05 | |||||
Mercer | 0.05 | |||||
Middlesex | 0.03 | |||||
Monmouth | 0.03 | |||||
Morris | 0.03 | |||||
Ocean | 0.02 | |||||
Passaic | 0.02 | |||||
Salem | 0.03 | |||||
Somerset | 0.04 | |||||
Sussex | 0.02 | |||||
Union | 0.03 | |||||
Warren | 0.04 | |||||
New Jersey | 0.03 |
Data Notes
Data Source: National-scale Air Toxics Assessment (NATA), 2017 and NJDEP Division of Air QualityData Sources
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Bureau of Air Monitoring, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Source Contribution Estimates, Percent by Source, Statewide for New Jersey, 2017 NATA
Pollutant Source Contributions | Percent of Chromium by Source | |||||
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Record Count: 5 | ||||||
Point | 68.9 | |||||
Area | 26 | |||||
On-road Mobile | 3.2 | |||||
Non-road Mobile | 1.9 | |||||
Background | 0 |
Data Notes
Data Source: National-scale Air Toxics Assessment (NATA), 2017 and NJDEP Division of Air QualityReferences and Community Resources
The USEPA Integrated Risk Information System provides more detailed information about chromium and research studies on its health effects at the following URL: [https://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/iris2/chemicalLanding.cfm?substance_nmbr=144] Historic New Jersey Statewide Average 2005 NATA Modeled Air Concentrations and comparisons to health benchmarks can be found at: [http://www.state.nj.us/dep/airtoxics/Chromium05.htm] Pollution Prevention and Community Right to Know: [http://web.doh.state.nj.us/rtkhsfs/factsheets.aspx] NJDEP "What's in My Community?" mapping application: [https://njdep.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=76194937cbbe46b1ab9a9ec37c7d709b] On the map you will find every facility with an air permit registered with the Division of Air Quality at the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
Page Content Updated On 03/17/2022,
Published on 03/22/2022