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Last Edited: 6/1/01
Nitrate
Form of nitrogen commonly found in the soil and used by plants for building amino acids DNA and proteins. It is commonly produced by the chemical modification of nitrite by specialized bacteria. Chemical formula for nitrate is NO3-
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Health Concerns Related to Nitrate and Nitrite in Private Well Water
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Click to view the Nitrate Fact Sheet (pdf format) En Español: Boletín Informativo "Posibles Efectos en la Salud Relacionados con Nitratos y Nitritos en Agua de Pozos Privados" (formato pdf) Health Concerns...