Drinking Water Problems: Nitrates
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- December 7, 2021
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High levels of nitrates in drinking water can be harmful to very young infants and susceptible adults. This publication explains how people are exposed to nitrates, what health effects are caused by them in drinking water and how to remove them. (8 pages)
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