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Should I boil my water? What to know about Des Moines' high nitrate levels
Both the Raccoon and Des Moines rivers remain above recommended nitrate levels, at 12.25 mg/L and 13.99 mg/L, respectively.
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The deadly history of ammonium nitrate, the explosive linked to the Beirut blast - National Geographic
What leveled Beirut on Tuesday sounds eerily similar to descriptions of a massive 1947 explosion in Texas City, Texas. The S.S. Grandcamp—carrying ammonium nitrate, fuel, and ammunition ...
What happens to leftover nitrate after it's removed from drinking water in central Iowa?
Central Iowa Water Works' nitrate removal facility reduces nitrate levels significantly, ensuring safe and reliable water for ...
Hidden danger in drinking water revealed in new study
The research addresses growing concerns about the adequacy of U.S. drinking water safety standards, particularly for pregnant ...
Experts pinpoint shocking cancer trigger in TAP WATER as map shows worst-affected areas of the US
About 60 million Americans are exposed to nitrate in drinking water from farm runoff, raising the risk of several cancers and ...
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Hydrogen Peroxide-Dependent Conversion of Nitrite to Nitrate as a Crucial Feature of Bovine Milk Catalase | Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry - ACS Publications
The enzyme catalase is well-known to catalyze the disintegration of hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen; however, this study shows that its main function in bovine milk is oxidation of nitrite to ...