Practice mode Soil Science

What is the safe limit of nitrate nitrogen in drinking water?

Correct answer B. 10 mg L-1

Explanation

The WHO and US EPA limit nitrate in drinking water to 10 mg per litre as nitrogen, about 45 to 50 mg per litre as nitrate, to prevent methaemoglobinaemia in infants.

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