Review of drinking water nitrate and health outcomes reported in an updated epidemiologic review
Ward MH, Jones RR, Brender JD, et al. (2018) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
The review reported that many studies found associations between drinking water nitrate at levels below the 10 mg/L nitrate-nitrogen regulatory limit and colorectal cancer, thyroid disease, and neural tube defects, while noting inconsistent findings and limited exposure assessment across studies.
What they studied
Review of epidemiologic studies published 2004–2018, primarily private well and public supply populations
What they found
The review reported that many studies found associations between drinking water nitrate at levels below the 10 mg/L nitrate-nitrogen regulatory limit and colorectal cancer, thyroid disease, and neural tube defects, while noting inconsistent findings and limited exposure assessment across studies.
What it does not establish
This entry reports the study. It is not a statement about any building Sage Co. designs or constructs.
Source
- Ward MH, Jones RR, Brender JD, et al. (2018). Review of drinking water nitrate and health outcomes reported in an updated epidemiologic review · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · Read at the source
Last reviewed September 23, 2026.
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