Nitrosamines are cancer-causing compounds produced by reacting nitrite with amines, Mirvish said. He has spoken widely on various cancers that may be linked to high nitrate intake and advocates eating fresh fruits or vegetables five times a day as a help in warding off these possible nitrate-linked cancers. Ten parts per million is the current government safety standard for nitrates in drinking water. For more information, call Steve Ress at 472-3305. Welsch Booklet Available Roger Welsch says it's foolish on the Plains to consider rainfall in terms of averages.
Averages are the least likely occurrences.
The Water Center originally published the collection and is a major sponsor of the annual Nebraska Water Conference, for which the reprint was prepared. A dollar from each booklet sold will benefit the Nebraska Water Conference Council, which organizes the annual water conference. Nebraskans should add state and city sales tax. To order multiple copies call CSD at 472-7523. Within the department only.