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Nitrate contaminates the drinking water of millions of Americans, study finds; NH only state without data
The report says more than 62 million people were affected, and 70 systems tested at 20 milligrams per liter or higher.
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Nearly One-Fifth of Americans Are Consuming Water With High Levels of Nitrates
Nitrates, largely from agricultural runoff, are linked to cancers and birth defects. Research says areas with factory farms have higher levels of risk.By Georgina GustinClose to 20 percent of Americans are exposed to water polluted with high levels of potentially cancer-causing nitrates, known to come mostly from agricultural runoff, according to new research published this month.
Nitrate contaminates the drinking water of millions of Americans, study finds; NH only state without data
Nearly one-fifth of Americans relied on drinking water systems with elevated and potentially dangerous levels of nitrate in recent years, according to a new study released Thursday.
·New Hampshire, United States
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