The nitrate limit in drinking water should be reduced to reflect current scientific understanding and health risks.

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Health and environmental groups are urging the WHO to lower the nitrate limit in drinking water, citing it as outdated. The open letter from Greenpeace highlights concerns about the health and environmental impacts of current nitrate levels in water sources.

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Parent: Public HealthEntity: Nitrate Limits in Drinking WaterImpact: negativeDate: Nov 3, 2026Target: Nitrate limit in drinking water

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Cut down ‘outdated’ nitrate limit in drinking water, health and environmental groups tell WHO
https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/03/cut-down-outdated-nitrate-limit-in-drinking-water-health-and-environmental-groups-tell-who?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub 

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Cut down ‘outdated’ nitrate limit in drinking water, health and environmental groups tell WHO
https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/03/cut-down-outdated-nitrate-limit-in-drinking-water-health-and-environmental-groups-tell-who

Open letter here https://www.greenpeace.org/static/planet4-international-stateless/2026/11/ce8e8e51-nitrate-open-letter-to-who.pdf

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