“…1,2 Excessive inhalation of Cr(VI) can lead to lung cancer, 3 direct skin contact with it may result in dermatitis, 4 and when ingested, it can cause organ damage. 5 Cr(VI) compounds are, nonetheless, extremely important for electroplating, steel manufacturing, leather tanning, and textile production. 6 Inevitably, wastewater from these processes contains large amounts of Cr(VI), and unless properly treated, it can enter surface waters, causing harm to aquatic life and possibly entering the food chain.…”