OAR@UM Collection:https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/482222026-04-16T01:39:37Z2026-04-16T01:39:37ZNitrate and nitrite in water.https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/482372020-11-11T07:32:09Z2002-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Nitrate and nitrite in water.
Abstract: Nitrate is detectable m soil and consequently, is widespread in the
environment from food to atmosphere and water. Higher concentrations are
expected where fertilisers are used, in decayed animal and vegetable
matter, in leaches from sludge and refuse disposal and in industrial
discharges, this is due the solubility of nitrates in water. Taking
consideration that humans are not exposed only by nitrates due the intake
of water, but also from other sources, such as food and atmosphere.
Regulations for the control of nitrate are to protect consumers against
further health hazards. The aim target of the government with the
collaboration of all manufacturers of food and drinking products, are to
maintain food and drinking products at a low as possible in nitrate
contents. The final result must reach the Acceptable Daily Intake.
Although nitrates have been indicated where they are commonly found,
water hazards contribute to one of the higher percentage of these
contaminants. Polluted drinking water can contribute with more than two
thirds of the total nitrate intake.
Description: DIP.ENV.HEALTH2002-01-01T00:00:00Z