Effects of Nitrate and Nitrite in Drinking Water on Humans
Published on by Engr.Chinenye Justin Nwaogwugwu., MANAGING DIRECTOR/FOUNDER: Macjames Global Resources Ltd and Macjames Ikiomoye Technologies Ltd in Academic
Background document for development of WHO Guidelines for Drinking-water Quality
My field experience, research and observations, over the years, and that of other researchers upon whose veracity we can also rely, have it that the health effects of Nitrate and Nitrite from drinking water have been neglected by many borehole water owners and providers.
PLEASE READ AND NOTE THIS ARTICLE: Nitrate and nitrite in drinking water. Background document for development of WHO Guidelines for Drinking water Quality.
NITRATE AND NITRITE IN DRINKING WATER cause the condition, called methaemoglobinaemia which causes cyanosis and, at higher concentrations, asphyxia. Children are at more risk than Adults.
Attached link
http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/dwq/chemicals/nitratenitrite2ndadd.pdfMedia
Taxonomy
- Public Health
- Drinking Water Security
- Drinking Water Treatment
- Quality
- Water Quality
- Quality Maintenance
- Drinking Water