Yoder nitrate levels still unsafe, but help is on the way

Nitrate continues to be above safe levels in one Kansas community. Tests collected on March 6 found nitrates at 13 milligrams per liter in Reno County Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. That exceeds state and federal regulations for the maximum contaminant level, which is 10 milligrams. High nitrate levels in the district’s water supply have been a problem dating back to at least 2020. Nitrates pose the greatest risk to infants under 6 months old, pregnant women and those with certain health conditions. The county offers bottled water upon request to homes with those at risk. Elevated levels are often caused by inorganic fertilizers and animal manure seeping into groundwater.
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