Ingredient
Nitrate
Positive in 5 products Flagged in 4
Scout's take
Nitrate (as NO3) detected at 8.68 mg/L, more than 10× EWG's strict health guideline of 0.62 mg/L; below the EPA legal limit of 44 mg/L. (Inferred from "Elevated nitrate can form carcinogenic nitrosamines and pose…")
More from Scout's analyses
Nitrate levels were reduced to undetectable levels, achieving over 99.99% reduction. High nitrate levels can cause serious health problems.
from the analysis of Sentry Wellness System Under Sink FilterNitrate (as NO3) detected at 1.86 mg/L, above EWG's strict health guideline of 0.62 mg/L; below the EPA legal limit of 44 mg/L.
from the analysis of Aqua Carpatica Spring Water Glass BottleNitrate (as NO3) detected at 2.48 mg/L, above EWG's strict health guideline of 0.62 mg/L; below the EPA legal limit of 44 mg/L.
from the analysis of Hawaii Volcanic Still Glass BottleFound in 9 products
Acqua Filette Natural Glass Bottle
Acqua Filette Gently Sparklin Glass Bottle
Acqua Filette Very Sparkling Glass Bottle
Aqua Carpatica Spring Water Glass Bottle
Hawaii Volcanic Still Glass Bottle
Galvanina Still Mineral Water Glass Bottle
Sentry Wellness System Under Sink Filter
Kirkland Signature Purified Water Plastic Bottle
Ice Mountain Spring Water Plastic Bottle
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