Nitrates in Groundwater Author:Larry W. Canter This time-saving book provides extensive coverage of all important aspects of nitrates in groundwater, ranging from prevention to problem assessment to remediation. It begins by highlighting the nitrogen cycle and related health concerns, providing both background information and a unique perspective on health issues. It then abalyzes subsurface... more » processes and factors and practices that affect them. it thoroughly reviews aquifer vulnerability mapping, an emerging new management tool, and contains a nitrate pollution index that can be used in evaluating actual and potential nitrate pollution from agricultural areas. Best Management Practices are described and evaluated, and possible treatment measures are also explored.« less