Greenpeace offers free water testing for nitrate contamination in Taranaki and Waikato, using "Know Your Nitrate" map for public awareness.

Greenpeace is offering free drop-in water testing days in Taranaki and Waikato regions for households to check their drinking water for nitrate contamination, which can cause health risks like bowel cancer and preterm birth. The organization's "Know Your Nitrate" map, launched in 2023, uses data sources to make drinking water nitrate data publicly available, raising awareness of potential health risks.

February 26, 2024
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