“…Chromium is released into the environment by several industrial activities, such as: steel mills, electroplating, tanning, chemical manufacturing, pulp and paper manufacturing, wood preservation, dyes, ceramics, textiles, and coal beneficiation among others. (Lofrano et al, 2013;Sharma & Adholeya, 2011;Gayathri & Senthil Kumar, 2010;Stasinakis et al, 2003;Kotás & Stasicka, 2000;Selvi et al, 2001;Adriá-Cerezo et al, 2000;Parks et al, 2004).…”