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Why the Concern about Agricultural Contamination in Groundwater?

Year: 1994

Type: article

Abstract: Low levels of nitrates occur naturally in groundwater. Additional nitrates from fertilizer and low levels of pesticides may leach from the crop's root zone into groundwater. Infants under 6 months and ruminants (cattle and sheep) are affected by nitrate in drinking water. US-EPA has set MCL (maximum contaminant levels) for pesticides. Key words: hemoglobin, methemoglobinemia, nitrite, fumigant. 4 pages.

Source: Research Exchange (Washington State University)

Authors: Cogger, Craig George, 1950-, MacConnell, Craig B.

Institution: Washington State University

Language: English

Topic: Water Treatment and Disinfection

Subfield: Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Clean water and sanitation, Zero hunger, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington State University, Iowa State University

OpenAlex ID: W7025793884

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