Will boiling my water help?
No. Boiling water will NOT reduce nitrate levels. In fact, it will make the level of nitrate worse because some of the water will evaporate but the nitrate will not. This increases the concentration of nitrate in water.
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No. Boiling water will NOT reduce nitrate levels. In fact, it will make the level of nitrate worse because some of the water will evaporate but the nitrate will not. This increases the concentration of nitrate in water.
See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help. You will receive your assigned ID after registering your fuel and/or fuel additive with EPA.
If nitrate exceeds the MCL of 10 mg/L, you should find a safe alternative drinking water supply. The quickest thing to do is to begin using bottled water for drinking. Another option is to install a treatment that will remove nitrate from your water such as reverse osmosis or a…
Nitrate is only a concern for ingestion (eating and drinking). It is not absorbed through your skin. People who install filter systems for nitrate often install them just for their kitchen sink faucet, and they use that faucet for their cooking and drinking water.
EPA is working with its governmental partners and other stakeholders to investigate and address the issue. Most recently, EPA issued a letter to the state of Minnesota requesting a plan of action to address nitrate contamination in drinking water.
Nitrate is an acute contaminant, meaning that health effects can occur immediately (I.e. within hours or days) of short-term exposure. Too much nitrate in your body makes it harder for red blood cells to carry oxygen. While most people recover quickly, this can be very dangerous for infants and some…
See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help. Manufacturers/importers of renewable gasoline for on-road use are required to register the fuel with the EPA. To register, see: Register or Update a Fuel or Fuel Additive Request under 40 CFR Part 79. Please indicate “renewable gasoline”. If it…
See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help. An online list of fuels and fuel additives registered with EPA is located here: Register or Update a Fuel or Fuel Additive Request under 40 CFR Part 79.
See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help. Manufacturers/importers of renewable diesel for on-road use are required to register the fuel with the EPA. To register, see Register or Update a Fuel or Fuel Additive Request under 40 CFR Part 79. Please indicate “renewable diesel”. Additionally, please…
See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help. Under Part 79, manufacturers and importers of gasoline and diesel fuels for use in a motor vehicle or additives for such gasoline or diesel fuel are required to register them with the EPA prior to sale.
See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help. PTD documents may be corrected to reflect the appropriate volume associated with the volume received. The additional volume with assigned RINs may be addressed with a second PTD. Question and Answer was originally posted at: Questions and Answers on…
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) recommends you use an accredited laboratory to test your water. Contact an accredited laboratory to get sample containers and instructions or ask your county environmental or public health services if they provide well testing services. Accredited Labs in Minnesota Accepting Drinking Water Samples from Private…
See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help. Upon registration of your company with EPA, you will receive a letter notifying you of your assigned company ID.
See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help. Completed forms must be sent by mail: Via U.S. Postal Service: U.S Environmental Protection Agency William Jefferson Clinton Building Mail Code-6405A 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC 20460 Via courier: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency William Jefferson Clinton Building Room…
See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help. In general, if your business is under $50 million in annual sales and your fuel or additive has traditional chemistry, then you are exempt from the health effects testing requirements. If you have non-traditional chemistry and are under $10…