Articles tagged as: Kenucky
November 2, 2023
Nitrate levels in water are often higher in the rural Midwest. How does this affect health?
The nitrate standard was set decades ago to prevent methemoglobinemia, also known as blue baby syndrome –– a rare blood disorder that affects how blood cells deliver oxygen. Even so, it is common for farming communities across the Midwest to have elevated levels of nitrate that still meet federal standards.
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