Nitrate

Description

Nitrogen is essential for all living things and exists in the environment in varying forms throughout the nitrogen cycle. Nitrate is most harmful in infants under 6 months of age.

Nitrate in Drinking Water

High levels of nitrate in water supplies are undetectable without testing because it is tasteless, colorless, and tasteless.

Resources

KDHE

• Nitrate and Nitrite in Private Water Wells (PDF)

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

• Federal Register 40 CFR Parts 141, 142, and 143 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations; Synthetic Organic Chemicals and Inorganic Chemicals; Final Rule (PDF)

Related

• Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
• Water Systems Council
• Water Quality Association
• K-State Bulletin (PDF)
• Water Research Center