From the Introduction With regard to nitrate and nitrite, the perceived hazards are to the ecological balance in rivers and lakes, and to human health. Increased nitrate levels in river water lead to increased growth of algae and consequent decrease in the level of biologically available oxygen (BA
Nitrate and Nitrite in Drinking Water
โ Scribed by Subcommittee on Nitrate and Nitrite in Drinking Water; Committee on Toxicology; National Research Council
- Publisher
- National Academies Press
- Year
- 1995
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 77
- Edition
- 1
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
โฆ Subjects
Water -- Pollution -- Toxicology. ; Drinking water -- Toxicology.
๐ SIMILAR VOLUMES
Nitrate and nitrite are potentially dangerous substances which can have a detrimental effect on the ecological balance of rivers and lakes, and can cause harm to human health. This book puts into context the magnitude and complexity of the problems caused by nitrate and nitrite, and provides advice
Nitrate and nitrite are potentially dangerous substances which can have a detrimental effect on the ecological balance of rivers and lakes, and can cause harm to human health. This book puts into context the magnitude and complexity of the problems caused by nitrate and nitrite, and provides advice
<p><i>Nitrite and Nitrate in Human Health and Disease</i> delivers a comprehensive review of nitrite and nitrate biology, from basic biochemistry to the complex physiology and metabolism of these two naturally occurring molecules in the human body. Well-organized and well referenced chapters cover t
<p><i>Nitrite and Nitrate in Human Health and Disease</i> delivers a comprehensive review of nitrite and nitrate biology, from basic biochemistry to the complex physiology and metabolism of these two naturally occurring molecules in the human body. Well-organized and well referenced chapters cover t
This fully revised and updated new edition provides a comprehensive look at nitrite and nitrate and their effect on human health and disease. The first section describes the biochemical analysis of nitrite and nitrate and its role in human physiology. The book then shifts to sources of human exposur