Green Bay Water Woes Highlight Nitrate Crisis
Wisconsin residents face elevated nitrate levels in Green Bay area wells. The Village Kitchen in Casco stopped serving drinking water to pregnant women and children after testing showed 24 mg/L nitrates. Local researchers link Green Bay hypoxia to agricultural runoff, especially phosphorus from manure, with efforts like the Lower Fox River Demonstration Farms encouraging nutrient management.
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