Millions of people across the US use well water, but very few test it often enough to make sure it’s safe
Heavily agricultural areas are vulnerable to nitrate pollution in water, especially where aquifers are shallow. Areas at the highest risk of nitrate contamination in shallow groundwater generally have high nitrogen inputs to the land, well-drained soils and high ratios of croplands to woodlands. Credit: USGS About 23 million U.S. households depend on private wells as
Margarett Latson
October 14, 2024