Will boiling my water help?
No. Boiling water will NOT reduce nitrate levels. In fact, it will make the level of nitrate worse because some of the water will evaporate but the nitrate will not. This increases the concentration of nitrate in water.
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No. Boiling water will NOT reduce nitrate levels. In fact, it will make the level of nitrate worse because some of the water will evaporate but the nitrate will not. This increases the concentration of nitrate in water.
EPA has not collected any samples at the school, therefore there is no data to share or discuss.
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The D-Lead® test kits are available for purchase from certain distributors and retail outlets. Locate a distributor or retailer online, email cservice@esca-tech.com or call 414-962-3006. Question Number: 23002-16390 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead. Other Frequent Questions about Lead General Information about Lead Testing…
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