Sentences with phrase «nitrate levels»

A water test determined that certain chemical levels were high, and that the nitrate levels made the untreated water unfit for drinking.

«This year, unfortunately the nitrate levels in both rivers were so high that it created an impossibility for us,» said Bill Stowe, the water service's general manager.

-LSB-...] The Des Moines Water Works, for instance, has posted high nitrate levels for many years in the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers, which supply drinking water to 500,000 people.

Soil nitrogen and phosphorus levels have doubled in the last century because of agricultural use, and even in places where agriculture does not happen the nitrate levels in the lakes of Greenland are higher than at any time in the last 10,000 years.

Nitrate levels in groundwater across India exceed 45 milligrams per litre — a sure sign of sewage contamination3.

The sensors could monitor nitrate levels in ponds and lakes to get ahead of algae blooms that occur when nitrates are raised.

Research has found that groundwater nitrate levels in private wells across the state are nearing the state's drinking water standard of 10,000 micrograms per liter.

The culprit here appears to be homeowners and farmers and their lawn - boosting, crop - feeding fertilizers that run off into the aquifer and cause nitrate levels to soar.

The multi-function or universal kits are the best bargain, since they can determine pH, hardness, ammonia, nitrite and nitrate levels.

The so - called nitrogen cycle is a natural phenomenon that occurs in microcosm in the aquarium, but reef tanks need help to reduce nitrate levels.

A number of companies are producing sensors that can provide measurements of any number of features: pH, ultraviolet radiation, nitrate levels in water, gamma radiation, wind speed, etc..

He was also addressing the reading, measuring and reporting of nitrate levels that are so hotly debated in the meat community.

It's also believed the ammonia used to create chloramines in water can cause nitrate levels to rise and hurt young children.

Schaider and her colleagues also looked at nitrate levels in each well and found that wells with higher nitrate concentrations also had more contaminants, as well as higher concentrations of contaminants.

However, the new study shows that nitrate levels may be a good indicator for these other pollutants.

But Schaider and her colleagues found pharmaceuticals and PFASs in drinking water with nitrate levels less than 1 ppm.

The uranium and nitrate levels of the California - based Central Valley aquifer measured up to 180 and 34 times their respective EPA thresholds.

«Another human footprint in the ocean: Rising anthropogenic nitrate levels in North Pacific Ocean.»

Because of the very low nitrate levels found in arctic tundra soil, scientists had assumed that plants in this biome do not use nitrate.

For example, some springs with the lowest nitrate levels, such as Alexander Springs in the Ocala National Forest, are matted with some of the worst gunk.

«It turns out the nitrate levels have been flat,» Russell said.

Indeed, skyrocketing nitrate levels in the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers forced the Des Moines Water Works to construct a $ 4.1 million nitrate removal plant that costs $ 7,000 per day to operate.

But — if you're still concerned about nitrate levels in spinach — you can further minimize the risk by discarding any water in which you cook the leaves and preparing spinach as needed, rather than cooking it and storing it for future use.

Commercial baby food companies say that they screen for nitrate levels — screening does not mean that nitrates are removed.

For spinach, its nitrate levels may actually increase with improper storage, so I'm more cautious with offering it before 8 - 10 months of age

Commercial baby food companies will tell you that they SCREEN for nitrate levels, not that they remove nitrates.

Studies done on spinach and nitrates in particular have shown that with improper storage and preparation, the nitrate levels may actually increase.

«Because vegetables, including green beans, carrots, squash, spinach and beets, can have nitrate levels as high or higher than that of well water, infants should not eat these foods until after age 3 months.»

i told my pediatrician that i was going to make my own baby food - blend up our meals or cook especially for baby and she told me that was fine except to not make root vegetables because of the high nitrate levels that we can't test for at home but the baby food jars are tested for...

If your well has been tested and the report shows that the water is contaminated with high nitrate levels, you must immediately stop feeding it to infants.

Organic crops have lower levels of nitrate than conventional crops, with some studies suggesting nitrate levels are 30 per cent lower.

You wrote that they have lower nitrate levels, which in certain circumstances can turn into carcinogens.

Studies done on spinach and nitrates in particular have shown that with improper storage and preparation, the nitrate levels may actually increase.

Pinxterhuis, Ina; Boer, H. de; Eekeren, N. van and Stienezen, M.W.J. (2013) Integrating maize and triticale in grass / clover based dairy systems: examining yields and autumn soil nitrate levels.

With nitrate levels 30 per cent higher than Canada Drinking Water Quality guidelines, it's no wonder why the Environment Minister is hiding the test results.

The product features high silica levels, low minerality, a low nitrate level and a typical pH of 7.8, it adds.

Not exact matches

Another device, called Scanadu Scanaflo, is a urine test kit that the company says can test for levels of glucose, protein, leukocytes, nitrates, blood, bilirubin, urobilinogen, specific gravity, and pH in urine.

Apart from being less harmful due to not carrying a load of heavy chemicals, organic food has been proven to contain higher levels of nutrients than non-organic food, with lower levels of nitrates and containing more antioxidants.

When the naturally occurring nitrates in whole beets are converted to nitric oxide in the body, they help support circulatory health and endurance and maintain healthy blood pressure levels.

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Due to screening, commercial baby foods may contain a lower level of nitrates than homemade as parents do not have the ability to screen veggies for nitrates.

Root vegetables such as carrots, beets and broccoli all contain nitrates though at a much lower level than do the leafys.

Consumer exposure to nitrites and nitrates as additives used in processed meats is safe for most population groups at existing levels outlined by the European Safety and Food Authority (EFSA).

A number of comparative studies into the health value of organic foods showed lower nitrate content, less pesticide residues, and higher levels of vitamin C, phenolic compounds and omega - 3 fatty acids.

High levels of nitrate have been linked to an increased risk of cancer.

One caveat, however: Never use foods like collards, carrots, turnips, or beets, as these contain nitrates that can lower a baby's iron levels.

Not only do organic foods generally have lower levels of nitrates, pesticides, and toxic metals, they're often higher in good stuff like vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants — and tastier, too.

These vegetables can sometimes have high levels of nitrates, a chemical that can cause low blood counts (anemia).

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Other women may choose not to breastfeed so the investigators also measured the level of dietary nitrite and nitrate in alternative sources of newborn nutrition: formula, cow milk and soy milk.