The State of Nitrate Pollution (Webinar)
Nitrate is a chemical compound made of nitrogen, and it is a naturally occurring vital component of our ecosystems. However, humans have been contributing unhealthy levels of nitrogen to our landscape, which inevitably pollutes our waters with more nitrate than nature is designed to deal with. Nitrate pollution can be found in streams, rivers, lakes, wetlands and groundwater, and high nitrate concentrations can be detrimental to both the environment and human health. In this webinar, hear from two guest experts on why nitrate levels are so high and what we can do about it.
Your kit will include a bottle containing 25 nitrate test strips which you can use to test your water source(s) throughout the year. You’ll also receive postcards explaining how to use your nitrate test strips and how to share your Nitrate Watch results on the Clean Water Hub.
Your kit will include four test strips so you can test your waterway throughout the season. You’ll also receive a chart to help you interpret your results and a postcard with instructions for completing a Salt Watch test and reporting your findings.