Abstract In the United States, many private wells are used as the only source of potable
water. These wells, under current federal and state regulations, are neither monitored nor …

This health assessment evaluates potential human health hazards from nitrate
contamination in Lower Yakima Valley (LYV) groundwater. The LYV includes parts of …

The authors conducted a survey by mail of Wisconsin families who had their well water
tested for nitrate to (a) assess their awareness and compliance with the state's health …

More than 60 percent of the population of Washington State uses ground water for their
drinking and cooking needs. Nitrate concentrations in ground water are elevated in parts of …

Abstract The US Geological Survey, in cooperation with the lower Yakima River Basin
Groundwater Management Area (GWMA) group, conducted an intensive groundwater …

Excess nitrate in drinking water is a human health concern, especially for young children.
Public drinking water systems in violation of the 10 mg nitrate-N/L maximum contaminant …

Nitrate is a naturally occurring oxide of nitrogen and is an essential component of all living
things. It is the primary source of nitrogen for plants, and it occurs naturally in soil and water …

This fact sheet is one in a series of fifteen for private water well owners. The one-to four-
page fact sheets will be assembled into a two-pocket folder entitled Private Well Owners …

Drinking water maximum contaminant levels (MCL) are established by the US EPA to protect
human health. Since 1975, US public water suppliers have reported MCL violations to the …

A study evaluated the health risks for a rural northeastern Oregon population that is exposed
to high nitrate levels in well water. The study also identified possible sources of nitrate …