Question 6013 of 229 · California Water Distribution Operator Exam

What health risk is associated with high nitrate in drinking water?

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Correct answer to question 6013

  • D: Methemoglobinemia (blue baby syndrome) in infants

Explanation

Nitrate reduces the blood's ability to carry oxygen in infants. This is why the nitrate MCL is 10 mg/L as N.

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