In the United States, nine out of ten people get their tap water from a regulated public water system. Yet, nearly one-fifth of those individuals may be exposed to potentially dangerous levels of nitrates through their taps, according to a new study by the Environmental Working Group (EWG).
Ahead, we explain what nitrates are, how they get into tap water, and what the EWG’s study reveals about their presence in U.S. drinking water. We’ll also cover how exposure to nitrates may impact human health, and most importantly, how to filter them from your home’s water supply.
What are Nitrates?
Nitrates are chemical compounds made…
