A.Zissimos and C. Christofi, 2019
Chromium (VI) has been a concern in many countries around the world for environmental and health issues. No studies of chromium (VI) have been undertaken in Cyprus ground water systems so far. Until recently chromium (VI) was considered a pollutant of solely anthropogenic origin. Recent studies have suggested that Chromium (VI) of geogenic origin might have a significant contribution in cases of Cr (VI) pollution depending on the geological conditions. More specifically the later has been linked with ultramafic lithologies. This study was designed as a pilot project in order to investigate, for the first time, first principles of the presence, behavior distribution and chemistry of Cr (VI) in ground and surface water systems at three selected areas in Cyprus. The project aims to deliver an optimization tool including documentation and a database to assist water resource management organizations and water users on decision making when coping with water scarcity, climate change and polluted water.