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Why are Nitrates/Nitrites being regulated?

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Why are Nitrates/Nitrites being regulated?

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Since they are very soluble and do not bind to soils, nitrates have a high potential to migrate to ground water. Because they do not evaporate, nitrates/nitrites are likely to remain in water until consumed by plants or other organisms.