Contribution of bedrock nitrogen to high nitrate concentrations in stream water.

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Title:	Contribution of bedrock nitrogen to high nitrate concentrations in stream water.
Authors:	Holloway, J.M., Dahlgren, R.A., Hansen, B., Casey, W. H.
Source:	Nature. 10/22/1998, Vol. 395 Issue 6704, p785. 4p. 1 Chart, 14 Graphs, 2 Maps.
Subjects:	Nitrogen in water, Physiological effects of nitrogen, Rocks, Watersheds, Nitrogen
Geographic Terms:	California, United States
Abstract:	Presents research which showed the contribution of bedrock nitrogen to the nitrate levels of surface waters in certain California watersheds. Causes of concentrations of nitrate in stream water; Significance of geological nitrogen in water contamination; Health implications; Role of geological nitrogen in ecosystem nitrogen budgets.
Database:	Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection

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Abstract:	Presents research which showed the contribution of bedrock nitrogen to the nitrate levels of surface waters in certain California watersheds. Causes of concentrations of nitrate in stream water; Significance of geological nitrogen in water contamination; Health implications; Role of geological nitrogen in ecosystem nitrogen budgets.
ISSN:	00280836
DOI:	10.1038/27410