Sodium nitrite is often added to cured meats, in order to prevent spoilage while also giving the meats their distinctive color and flavor. It can also cause health problems in large amounts, however, ...

Confirmation testing is being done to determine whether or not the "do not drink" order can be lifted on water in Williams Bay, according to the village. In an update, the village said water samples ...

FORD COUNTY - The Ford County Health Department has announced that the State Laboratory is not currently accepting nitrate or nitrite samples from home owners who wish to test their well water.

KCCI EIGHT NEWS AT SIX CENTRAL IOWA WATER WORKS IS GIVING US AN INSIDE LOOK AT HOW THE WATER COMING THROUGH ITS TREATMENT FACILITIES IS TESTED FOR NITRATES. THEY SAY THEIR MACHINES ARE ACCURATE DOWN ...