Extreme chromium enrichment in tannery-derived chrome cake: an overlooked environmental hazard

Key Points

• Extreme chromium levels pose serious environmental risks, particularly near tannery sites, which are often overlooked.
• Findings indicate that chromium concentrations can exceed regulatory limits by over 10 times in chrome cake waste.
• Assessment of waste samples demonstrates high chromium content, raising alarms about management practices in the tanning industry.
• The significance of this pollution underscores the urgent need for improved waste disposal regulations and monitoring.