Nitrate contaminates the drinking water of millions of Americans, study finds

Nearly one-fifth of Americans relied on drinking water systems with elevated and potentially dangerous levels of nitrate in recent years

April 24, 2026Updated: April 24, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

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