Where do nitrates come from?

Sources of nitrates in groundwater and surface waters are:

  • Animal waste
  • Atmospheric deposition
  • Fertilizers
  • Septic tanks

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1. What is nitrate?
2. What are the effects of nitrate on health and the environment?
3. Where do nitrates come from?
4. Are Nitrates a problem in the District?
5. How is the problem being addressed?