Nitrates in drinking water and methemoglobin levels in pregnancy: a longitudinal study

• Main Authors: Luke Barbara (Author), Fleming Lora E (Author), Messing Rita (Author), Backer Lorraine C (Author), Manassaram Deana M (Author), Monteilh Carolyn P (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Private water systems are more likely to have nitrate levels above the maximum contaminant level (MCL). Pregnant women are considered vulnerable to the effects of exposure to high levels of nitrates in drinking water due to their alt...