The growing crisis of nitrate contaminat...

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Wisconsin’s drinking water is facing a growing crisis of nitrate contamination. That’s according to a new report by the Alliance for the Great Lakes. Nitrates are commonly caused by fertilizers, manure, and agricultural runoff. They can be harmful to people at high levels. In Wisconsin, agriculture accounts for 90% of nitrate contamination - but communities ... Show More

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