Nearly One-Fifth of Americans Are Consuming Water With High Levels of Nitrates

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By By Georgina GustinApr 27, 2026, 4:55 am284 ptsTrendingTop
Nitrates, largely from agricultural runoff, are linked to cancers and birth defects. Research says areas with factory farms have higher levels of risk. By Georgina Gustin Close to 20 percent of Americans are exposed to water polluted with high levels of potentially cancer-causing nitrates, known to come mostly…

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