Boulder Creek Below Coal Creek Preliminary Data - subject to revision Indicates no data available Indicates data exceeds plot scale. Nitrate enters waterways from lawn fertilizer run-off, leaking septic tanks, animal wastes, industrial waste waters, sanitary landfills and discharges from car exhausts. Nitrates in water can cause severe illness in infants and domestic animals.
Ammonia is the decay product of animal proteins and is sometimes found in wastewater.
Through the process of nitrification, ammonia in wastewater is oxidized to nitrite and then to nitrate by bacterial or chemical reactions. Select here to view all parameters at this site. We appreciate all feedback and welcome comments, suggestions and contributions. To find out more about how you can be involved, click here.