Meeting the Cr6 standard is more than a regulatory requirement. The treatment decisions made during the phased deadline period (October 2026-October 2028) will influence operating costs, system performance, and rate stability across California for decades to come. As utilities move from feasibility analysis to onsite demonstration, technology evaluation and selection should be guided by performance criteria to ensure simplified operations, low lifecycle cost, and long-term resilience. SafeGuard™ H2O, a Best Available Technology for Cr6 treatment, offers water systems a reliable and cost-effective path to Cr6 compliance through a proven reduction/coagulation/filtration (RCF) solution. The technology reduces operating costs by up to 40% compared to other Best Available Technologies.
