Nitrate Exposure and Infant Risk Study (NEXIR)
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The Nitrate Exposure and Infant Risk Study (NEXIR) was performed by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Division of Environmental Health, with support from the Minnesota Future Resources Fund as recommended by the Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCMR). The study investigated the occurrence of nitrate and bacteria in private drinking water wells and the potential health impact that exposure may have on young children.
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