Nitrates Archives - Wisconsin Watch

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Mississippi River groups tell feds to act on nitrate contamination

by Madeline Heim / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel May 12, 2026May 11, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Nitrate pollution is especially acute in rural areas and has been linked to disease. More than 80 groups nationwide say immediate action is needed.

Nitrate pours into Mississippi River and other U.S. waterways, report says

by Bennet Goldstein / Wisconsin Watch October 8, 2022November 22, 2022 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Cost of most drinking water pollution borne by consumers

by Kate GoldenNovember 15, 2015November 15, 2015 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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What is nitrate?

by Dee J. Hall / Wisconsin WatchNovember 15, 2015November 11, 2015 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Going organic: One farmer’s fight against contaminants in the groundwater

by Kate GoldenNovember 15, 2015November 11, 2015 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Nitrate in water widespread, current rules no match for it

by Kate GoldenNovember 15, 2015April 7, 2021 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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In state’s karst area, even good farming may pollute groundwater

by Kate GoldenAugust 19, 2014September 18, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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